Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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August 3, 2016

(Campaign #: SET16D)

Accessory Exhaust Tip May Contact and Burn People

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.

NHTSA ID: 16V577000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 425

Consequence Summary:

Contact with an exhaust tip may result in personal injury.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 36

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June 9, 2016

(Campaign #: SET-16C)

Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Camry and Highlander, 2015-2016 Toyota Tundra, Scion FR-S, and tC vehicles. 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."

NHTSA ID: 16V420000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 4,253

Consequence Summary:

An incorrect label may lead an owner to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

SET will notify owners, and provide a corrected label for placement over the inaccurate label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 96.52

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June 2, 2016

(Campaign #: SET16B)

Seat Heater Electrical Wiring

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2005-2011 4Runner, Highlander, Sequoia, and Sienna, 2005-2010 Avalon and Tundra, 2006-2008 Camry Solara, 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid, 2006-2011 Rav4 and Tacoma, 2007-2010 FJ Cruiser, 2007-2011 Camry hybrid, 2009-2010 Venza, 2010-2012 Prius, 1988-1990 and 2005-2010 Camry, and 1989 and 2009-2010 Corolla vehicles equipped with aftermarket accessory seat heaters with a copper strand heating element. The electrical wiring in the seat heaters may be damaged when the seat cushion is compressed.

NHTSA ID: 16V396000

Component: SEATS

# of Units Affected: 7,749

Consequence Summary:

If damaged, the copper strand heating element may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action:

SET will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the seat heaters, free of charge, and refund the purchase price of the seat heater accessory. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact SET customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET number for this recall is SET16B.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 23.63

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April 22, 2016

(Campaign #: SET16A)

Incorrect Load Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110

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."

NHTSA ID: 16V236000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 94

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 60.64

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