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2015-2018 Toyota 4RUNNER recall: hood

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC reported this safety recall on November 29, 2017. It covers about 431 vehicles.

vehicles affected
431
reported
Nov 29, 2017
owners notified
Jan 17, 2018
related complaints
24

Structure: body: hood

What is wrong
Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner vehicles equipped with an accessory Billet Grille Overlay installed by SET or provided by SET and installed by SET dealers. The U-nut that secures the overlay grille may fracture, allowing the Billet Grille Overlay to detach from the vehicle.
Risk
If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1‑866‑405‑4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17C.

Recall number 17V763000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 24 complaints about body problems.

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Questions about recall 17V763000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2018 Toyota 4RUNNER hood?

Yes. Recall 17V763000, reported on November 29, 2017, covers about 431 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V763000?

SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1‑866‑405‑4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17C.

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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