CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES; TIRES:SIDEWALL
- Problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Lexus LS vehicles equipped with run-flat tires with a sidewall reinforcement layer inside the tire. The tire-on-wheel assembly process may have caused the reinforcement layer to crack, possibly resulting in the tire tread layer separating from the tire.
- Risk
- If the tire tread layer separates from the vehicle, vehicle handling and stability may be affected, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. The Toyota number for this recall is KLC.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain run-flat tires may have a sidewall reinforcement layer that cracked during the tire-on-wheel assembly process. Over time, this damage could allow the tire's tread layer to separate from the tire.
If a tread separates, vehicle handling and stability may be affected, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this seriously and not ignore warning signs such as unusual vibration, handling changes, or visible tire damage.
The replacement of affected tires is free at an authorized Lexus dealer. Toyota will notify owners, and you can also contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. You can check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lexus LS | 2018 |
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