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2010-2015 Toyota 4RUNNER recall: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC reported this safety recall on August 13, 2015. It covers about 2,530 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,530
reported
Aug 13, 2015
owners notified
Sep 22, 2015
related complaints
32

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

What is wrong
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Toyota 4Runner vehicles manufactured March 29, 2010, to July 30, 2015. 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.
Risk
Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.
Remedy
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 on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1‑866‑405‑4226. SET's number for the recall is SET15D.

Recall number 15V515000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 32 complaints about engine problems.

Questions about recall 15V515000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2015 Toyota 4RUNNER manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe?

Yes. Recall 15V515000, reported on August 13, 2015, covers about 2,530 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V515000?

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 on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1‑866‑405‑4226. SET's number for the recall is SET15D.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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