Tires with Insufficient Load Rating/FMVSS 110

Affected vehicles (1)

Component / system

Defect

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC (SET) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Highlander vehicles. The 20-inch accessory tires with an insufficient load rating for the vehicle's Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) were installed. 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 can be overloaded and fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

SET will inspect and replace the tires and information placard, as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2024. Owners may contact SET's customer service at 1-866-405-4226. SET's number for this recall is SET24A.

Chronology of events

1. May of 2024

   SET received a Field Technical Report in mid-May of 2024 indicating that the tires installed on a 2022 Toyota Highlander had an incorrect load rating. SET investigated and determined that the wrong tire was installed on the affected vehicles. On June 12, 2024, SET decided to conduct a recall to address this issue on vehicles in the field. SET is not aware of any crashes or overloading events potentially related to this issue.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification

JUN 18, 2024 - JUN 19, 2024

Owner notification

AUG 16, 2024 - AUG 16, 2024