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Toyota RAV4 Recall 23V485: Tire valve stem may leak air, risking tire failure

NHTSA campaign 23V485, reported July 11, 2023, 195 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain vehicles were fitted with 17-inch black alloy accessory wheels that may have had the tire valve stem improperly installed or damaged during installation. The load carrying capacity label may also show an incorrect weight, so the vehicle does not fully meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 110 for tire selection and rims.

A damaged or improperly installed valve stem can let air escape and allow the tires to become underinflated. Underinflated tires raise the risk of tire failure and a crash.

Authorized dealers will inspect the wheel valve stems and replace them if needed, and will replace the load carrying capacity label, all at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 18, 2023. You can contact Gulf States Toyota customer service at 1-800-444-1074 (recall 23R1), and you should check your VIN for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 23V485Gulf States Toyota, Inc.
Component
TIRES:VALVE
Problem
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota RAV4 vehicles equipped with 17" black alloy accessory wheels. During installation of the alloy wheels, the tire valve stem may have been improperly installed or damaged. In addition, the load carrying capacity label may state the incorrect weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk
A damaged or improperly installed valve stem may allow air to leak and/or the tires to be underinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheel valve stems and replace the load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 18, 2023. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 23R1.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Toyota RAV42023