If the tire tread layer separates from the vehicle, vehicle handling and stability may be affected, increasing the risk of crash.

Tires
Tires — Sidewall

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.

Actions

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.

Documents (10)

• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Lexus Certain 2018 Model Year LS 500 and LS 500h Vehicles - Possible Partial Tread Separation of Run-Flat Tires
• February 27, 2019 DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- SAFETY RECALL KLC (Remedy Notice)
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-4

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