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2016 Toyota 4RUNNER, Land Cruiser, Yaris and more and 2016 Scion IM, TC, FR-S recall: Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 16V-236 · April 22, 2016 · Toyota Motor Corporation

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Recall at a glance

Campaign number
16V236000
Reported
April 22, 2016
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Part
Equipment: other, labels
Vehicles affected
About 94

What is wrong

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Yaris, Rav4, Land Cruiser and 4Runner vehicles, and Scion FR-S, iM, and TC vehicles manufactured January 28, 2016, to March 14, 2016. The Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct added weight of the installed accessories. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars."

Safety risk

An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16A.

Affected models

Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.

Notes from the notice

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which vehicles are affected by this recall?

Scion FR-S (2016); Scion IM (2016); Scion TC (2016); Toyota 4RUNNER (2016); Toyota Land Cruiser (2016); Toyota RAV4 (2016); and more. Check your VIN to confirm.

What is the safety risk?

An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.

What is the fix?

SET will notify owners, and provide them a corrected label to be installed over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET16A.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.