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Toyota RAV4 accessory wheels have faulty valve stems

NHTSA campaign 23V485000 · Reported 2023-07-11 · Gulf States Toyota, Inc.

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A leaking valve stem can lead to tire failure and a crash, but the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, so have the wheels checked promptly and keep an eye on your tire pressure.

What's wrong, in plain English

Some 2023 RAV4 vehicles were fitted with 17-inch black alloy accessory wheels. When those wheels were put on, the valve stem, the small part you use to add air to a tire, may have been installed wrong or damaged. A bad valve stem can let air slowly leak out, leaving a tire low on air. An underinflated tire is more likely to fail. The sticker listing how much weight the vehicle can carry may also show the wrong number.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V485000 (GST number 23R1) covers your RAV4.
2. Contact your Toyota dealer, or Gulf States Toyota at 1-800-444-1074, to schedule an inspection.
3. Have the valve stems inspected and replaced if needed, plus a new weight-capacity label, all free of charge.

Affected vehicles (1)

2023 Toyota RAV4

Who to contact

Toyota — official Toyota recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-331-4331

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

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Official notice

Component: TIRES:VALVE
Summary: 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 number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Safety risk: 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.
Remedy: 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. Owners may contact GST customer service at 1-800-444-1074. GST's number for this recall is 23R1.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.