2016 Scion FR-S, 2016 Scion IM, 2016 Scion TC and 4 other models Recall: Load Carrying Capacity Modification Label may not reflect the correct…
NHTSA campaign 16V236000 · Equipment · filed Apr 22, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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."
The risk
An incorrect label may result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
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- 2014–2015 Scion FR-S and 6 other models — Affected vehicles may have accessories installed by SET…
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Other campaigns involving Scion vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V236000 (manufacturer number SET16A). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.