NHTSA recall 16V-577 (16V577000)
engine and engine cooling recall reported August 3, 2016 - about 425 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V577000
- Also written as
- 16V-577
- Manufacturer number
- SET16D
- Reported
- August 3, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~425
- Component
- engine and engine cooling
What is being recalled
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured September 3, 2009, to December 1, 2014. The affected vehicles may be equipped with accessory exhaust tips installed by SET or SET dealers that may contact people and possibly burn them while they are standing behind the vehicle.
Why it is dangerous
Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
SET will notify owners, and dealers will install a re-designed exhaust tip that is smaller in diameter and is more recessed behind the bumper, free of charge. The recall began September 15, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16D.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-577 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.