SATURN LS 2018: TIRES
| Make : SATURN | Model : LS | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2017-02-21 - 2018-07-20 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V134000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2019-04-26 | Date Received by ODI: 2019-02-27 | Date Added to Database: 2019-02-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: KLC | ||
| Component: TIRES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6296 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
If the tire tread layer separates from the vehicle, vehicle handling and stability may be affected, increasing the risk of crash. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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