Toyo, Nitto Tires recall

Recalled November 4, 2014 · NHTSA recall 14T014000 · Toyo

Hazard

Tread/belt separation may result in a sudden loss of tire inflation pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2014. Owners may contact Toyo customer service at 1-800-442-8696.

Units

175,310 units

Description

Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc. (Toyo) is recalling certain OPEN Country H/T Tuff Duty tires, sizes LT235/85 R16 120Q, LT245/75 R16 120R, LT265/75 R16 123Q, LT265/70 R17 121R, LT225/75 R17 116Q, LT235/80 R17 120R, LT285/75 R16 126Q, and Nitto Dura Grappler Highway Terrain Dura-Belt sizes LT245/75 R17 121Q, LT265/70 R17 121Q, LT265/75 R16 123Q, and LT275/65 R18 123Q. Due to stress on the belt edge, the affected tires may experience tread/belt separation.

What to do

Toyo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2014. Owners may contact Toyo customer service at 1-800-442-8696.

Product

Toyo DURA GRAPPLER HIGHWAY TERRAIN DURA-BELT · Toyo OPEN COUNTRY H/T/ TUFF DUTY

Manufacturer(s)

Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →