Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V228000 Reported April 20, 2016

Incorrect weight calculations on label/fmvss 110

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. · Equipment · 844 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V228000
Manufacturer Campaign
16R2
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
844
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 20, 2016
Completion Rate
93.21

Defect Summary

Gulf states toyota, inc. (gulf states) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 toyota 4runner vehicles manufactured september 22, 2014, to march 23, 2016 and equipped with accessories installed by gulf states. 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."

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Gulf states will notify owners, and dealers will install an accurate label, free of charge. the recall began on june 1, 2016. owners may contact gulf states customer service at 1-800-444-1074. gulf states' number for this recall is 16r2.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Gulf States Toyota, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V228000 or campaign 16R2.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V228000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V228000?

NHTSA recall 16V228000 was issued by Gulf States Toyota, Inc. on April 20, 2016. It addresses: Incorrect weight calculations on label/fmvss 110. The recall affects approximately 844 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Gulf States Toyota, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V228000 or the manufacturer campaign number 16R2. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.