2016–2017 Toyota 4Runner recall: equipment
⚠️ What's wrong
Gulf States Toyota, Inc (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2016-2017 4Runner vehicles equipped with the TFORCE accessory package. The fasteners for the aftermarket roof rack may have been improperly tightened.
💥 The risk
If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, tighten the roof rack fasteners, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gulf States' number for this recall is 17R1.
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
- 17V291000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 17R1
- Manufacturer
- Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,019
- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Owner phone
- 1-800-444-1074
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 15, 2017
- Built
- Mar 9, 2016 – Mar 23, 2017
- 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.