Tires: temporary/emergency spare tireRecall 17V-295 · Toyota vehicles
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. recall 17V-295 covers 409 Toyota vehicles for a tires: temporary/emergency spare tire problem, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 58% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V295000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Gulf States Toyota, Inc. (Gulf States) is recalling certain 2017 4Runner, 86, Avalon, Camry, Camry Hybrid, Corolla, Corolla iM, Highlander, Highlander Hybrid, Prius, Prius C, RAV4, RAV4 Hybrid, Sienna and Yaris vehicles. The spare tire air pressure was not adjusted to the proper pressure as stated on the Tire Pressure Label.
The risk
A spare tire that is not inflated to the proper value may not perform as intended, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Gulf States will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the spare tires, adjusting their pressure as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Gulf States customer service at 1-800-444-1074. Toyota's number for this recall is 17R2.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
58%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 21, 2017 to March 30, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.