Vehicle recall 17V291000 · May 1, 2017
2016-2017 Toyota 4Runner
The fasteners for the aftermarket roof rack may have been improperly tightened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V291000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 1, 2017
- Filed by
- Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 17R1
- Owner notification
- June 15, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,019
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Toyota 4Runner (2016-2017): 2017, 2016
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