LEXUS LS 2018: TIRES:SIDEWALL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V134000

Make Model Year
LEXUS LS 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-04-26 2019-02-27 2019-02-28

Production Dates: 2017-02-21 - 2018-07-20

Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: KLC

Component: TIRES:SIDEWALL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6296

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.