Component
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
What Happened
Your vehicle's run-flat tires have a sidewall reinforcement layer that might be damaged, which could cause the tire tread to separate from the tire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tire tread separates, it could affect how your vehicle handles and stays stable, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Lexus dealers will replace the affected tires for free, and they'll notify you when it's time to bring your vehicle in.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the tire tread layer separates from the vehicle, vehicle handling and stability may be affected, increasing the risk of crash.
Original — 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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