Issue ID | 1614805 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11277124 |
Manufacurer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
Brand | TOYOTA |
Model | HIGHLANDER |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 01/08/18 |
Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 toyota highlander equipped with achilles desert hawk uhp tires, size: 285/40r22 (na). The contact noticed that the sidewalls were separating from all four tires. The contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 18t013000 (tires). The contact called tire town auto service (located at 627 old spanish trail, slidell, la 70458, (985) 643-7092) and informed them of the failure. The tires were not diagnosed or repaired. The tire manufacturer was notified. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 20,000. *ln consumer stated please see attached photos of tire sidewall splitting. I have tried emailing the company to find out about recall or to get a replacement. These tires are defective and can cause an accident. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SLIDELL, LA |
VIN pattern | 5TDKZRFH4HSXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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