Toyota 4Runner 2019 Recall: Overloaded Risk from Incorrect Weight Label
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runners with TRD wheel packages due to potential incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating labels, which could lead to vehicle overload and crash risk.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Southeast Toyota is recalling 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runners with TRD wheel packages because the vehicle's weight rating label might be wrong, making it too heavy for safe use. This could increase crash risk if the vehicle is overloaded. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224467-toyota-4runner-2019-recall-overloaded-risk-from-incorrect-weight-label.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224467-toyota-4runner-2019-recall-overloaded-risk-from-incorrect-weight-label · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V753000
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“Toyota 4Runner 2019 Recall: Overloaded Risk from Incorrect Weight Label.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224467-toyota-4runner-2019-recall-overloaded-risk-from-incorrect-weight-label. Based on NHTSA recall #18V753000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V753000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) label might be incorrect, causing the vehicle to be overloaded. Overloaded vehicles can become unstable, increasing crash risk during normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runners with TRD wheel packages are affected. Drivers who frequently carry heavy loads or drive in mountainous areas may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a certification label on the vehicle that shows the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for your specific 2017-2019 Toyota 4Runner with TRD wheel package. The recall applies to vehicles modified by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC.
- Brand
Southeast Toyota- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Check Certification Label
Look for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the vehicle's certification label to confirm if it matches the vehicle's actual weight capacity.
Contact SET Customer Service
Call 1-866-405-4226 to get a corrected certification label for your vehicle.
What NHTSA says to do
SET will notify owners and mail them corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET18A.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 34 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V753000 (October 25, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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