NHTSA recall 16V-228 (16V228000)
equipment recall reported April 20, 2016 - about 844 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V228000
- Also written as
- 16V-228
- Manufacturer number
- 16R2
- Reported
- April 20, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~844
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 22, 2014, to March 23, 2016 and equipped with accessories installed by Gulf States. 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."
Why it is dangerous
An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will install an accurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2016. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Gulf States' number for this recall is 16R2.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-228 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.