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

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC reported this safety recall on August 3, 2016. It covers about 425 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 425
reported: Aug 3, 2016
owners notified: Sep 15, 2016
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 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.
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 September 15, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1‑866‑405‑4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16D.

Recall number 16V577000

Affected vehicles

Toyota 4RUNNER 2010-2015 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Owner complaints about the same problem

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

2012 Toyota 4RUNNER 2013 Toyota 4RUNNER 2014 Toyota 4RUNNER 2015 Toyota 4RUNNER

Questions about recall 16V577000

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

Yes. Recall 16V577000, reported on August 3, 2016, covers about 425 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V577000?

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.

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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