What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2019097
- Recall date
- 27 February 2019
- Make
- Lexus
- Models
- Ls 500, LS 500h
- Model years
- 2018
- Vehicle class
- Car
- System
- Tires
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 298
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue: rnOn certain vehicles, a crack could develop on the sidewall of the tire. Over time, the crack could expand and could lead to a partial tread separation. rnrnSafety Risk: rnA tire tread separation could affect vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash.rnrnCorrective Actions: rnThe company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for an inspection of the tires. If the vehicle has one or more affected tires, all four tires will be replaced.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2019097.