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NHTSA recall 23V485000

Tires · Toyota Motor Corporation

July 11, 2023report date
195units affected
Vehicle recalltype
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What's wrong: Gulf states Toyota, Inc. (gst) is recalling certain 2023 Toyota RAV4 vehicles equipped with 17" black alloy accessory wheels. During installation of the alloy wheels, the tire valve stem may have been improperly installed or damaged. In addition, the load carrying capacity label may state the incorrect weight. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard…

Why it matters: A damaged or improperly installed valve stem may allow air to leak and/or the tires to be underinflated, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.

The fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheel valve stems and replace the load carrying capacity modification labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 18, 2023.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2023 Toyota Rav4.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 23V485000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.