NHTSA recall 17V-291 (17V291000)
equipment recall reported May 1, 2017 - about 1,019 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 17V291000
- Also written as
- 17V-291
- Manufacturer number
- 17R1
- Reported
- May 1, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,019
- Component
- equipment
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 17V-291 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.