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NHTSA Recall 16V577000: Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 425 vehicles. It affects 2010–2015 Toyota 4Runner.

425
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2016
owners notified (September 15)
NHTSA campaign16V577000
Manufacturer campaignSET16D
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM › MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Report receivedAugust 3, 2016
Owner notificationSeptember 15, 2016
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 16V577000

Make and modelModel years
Toyota 4Runner2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.