TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2017: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V295000

Make Model Year
TOYOTA HIGHLANDER 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-06-15 2017-05-02 2017-05-04

Production Dates: 2017-03-21 - 2017-03-30

Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17R2

Component: TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 409

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. "Gulf States" is recalling certain 2017 4Runner , 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.

Consequence

A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.

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.