Gulf States Toyota, Inc. recall 24V419

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

Defect

Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (GST) is recalling certain 2022-2024 model year Highlander L and Highlander LE vehicles equipped with the Blackout Package that includes 20" black alloy wheels and tires. The installed tires have an insufficient load rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

Risk / consequence

Tires with an insufficient load rating may be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GST will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, and install a new tire information label as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2024. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 24R1.

Chronology of events

1. May 13, 2024

   On May 13, 2024, GST received a dealer inquiry regarding GST accessory tires installed on a customer’s Highlander vehicle. The customer reported that the tires on their vehicle had an incorrect load rating. GST began an investigation to determine the compliance of the upgraded tires and placed all potentially affected vehicles at GST’s vehicle processing center on a quality hold. During the investigation, GST found that the load rating of the upgraded tires installed on the affected vehicles fails to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 110. GST is not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with this noncompliance.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

JUN 10, 2024 - JUN 10, 2024

Owner notification

JUL 29, 2024 - AUG 05, 2024