TOYOTA 4RUNNER (2018) recall — Structure
Southeast Toyota recalls 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runners with Billet Grille Overlay that may detach while driving, increasing crash risk. Owners must have U-nuts replaced free by dealers starting January 26, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the Billet Grille Overlay detaches while driving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Southeast Toyota is recalling certain 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runners where the Billet Grille Overlay could detach while driving, creating a road hazard. This could increase the risk of a crash if the overlay becomes loose or falls off. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225438-toyota-4runner-2018-recall-billet-grille-overlay-detachment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225438-toyota-4runner-2018-recall-billet-grille-overlay-detachment-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V763000
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“Toyota 4Runner 2018 Recall: Billet Grille Overlay Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225438-toyota-4runner-2018-recall-billet-grille-overlay-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V763000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V763000).
Why it’s dangerous
The U-nut securing the Billet Grille Overlay may fracture, causing the overlay to detach from the vehicle. If this happens while driving, the overlay could become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runners with Billet Grille Overlay installed by Southeast Toyota or their dealers are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the overlay detaches while driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner has a Billet Grille Overlay installed by Southeast Toyota or their dealers. The recall covers vehicles where the U-nut securing the overlay may fracture.
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What to do — step by step
Contact SET Customer Service
Call 1-866-405-4226 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the free U-nut replacement.
Have U-nuts Replaced
Dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17C.
Questions people ask
Why is my Toyota 4Runner being recalled?
The Billet Grille Overlay may detach while driving if the U-nut fractures, creating a road hazard that could increase crash risk.
How do I know if my 4Runner is affected?
Your 2015-2018 Toyota 4Runner is affected if the Billet Grille Overlay was installed by Southeast Toyota or their dealers.
What should I do if my 4Runner is affected?
Contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226 to schedule a free U-nut replacement at a dealer.
Contact Southeast Toyota
We’ve drafted a message you can send Southeast Toyota to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V763000 — Southeast Toyota Southeast Toyota Hello, I own a Southeast Toyota that is covered by recall 17V763000 from Southeast Toyota. The official recall notice states: SET will notify owners, and dealers will replace the securing U-nuts with upgraded hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 26, 2018. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET17C. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #17V763000 (November 29, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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