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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V236📅 Apr 22, 2016

2016 Scion FR-S & 2016 Scion IM + 5 more recall: tires

⚠️ What's wrong

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

💥 The risk

An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16A.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V236000
Manufacturer recall #
SET16A
Manufacturer
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC
Vehicles affected
94
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES
Owner phone
1-866-405-4226
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 3, 2016
Built
Jan 28, 2016 – Mar 14, 2016
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V236 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V236?

2016 Scion FR-S & 2016 Scion IM + 5 more. 94 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Scion dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-405-4226.