Campaign 17V-291

Fasteners for the aftermarket roof rack may have been improperly tightened

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Defect summary

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.

Consequence

If the roof rack fasteners loosen, the roof rack may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 17V291000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about equipment on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 17V-291
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Toyota4RUNNER2016 to 20170
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.