Gulf States Toyota (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 number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.”
Gulf States Toyota – Valve Stem May Be Damaged
| Report Received Date | 07/11/2023 |
| NHTSA ID | 23V485000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Corrective Action | 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 are expected to be mailed August 14, 2023. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 23R1. |
| Recall Code | 23R1 |
| Potentially Affected | 195 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V485000) |
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