2018 Lexus LS recall: sidewall
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall on February 27, 2019. It covers about 6,296 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 6,296
- reported
- Feb 27, 2019
- owners notified
- Apr 26, 2019
- related complaints
- 1
Tires: sidewall
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 19V134000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about tires problems.
Questions about recall 19V134000
Is there a recall on the 2018 Lexus LS sidewall?
Yes. Recall 19V134000, reported on February 27, 2019, covers about 6,296 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 19V134000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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