Component Description
EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20130601
End Date Of Manufacturing
20141217
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
3958
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20150223
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Toyota Motor Corporation
Report Received Date
20141230
Record Creation Date
20141230
Defect Summary
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ Cruiser, Land Cruiser, RAV4, Scion FRS, and XB vehicles. The affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET, such as running boards or other items, that were incorrectly installed. The accessory attaching fasteners were not tightened with the proper torque, possibly causing the accessory to detach from the vehicle.
Consequence Summary
Accessories that detach from a vehicle may result in a vehicle crash and/or personal injury.
Corrective Summary
SET will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET-14B.
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
