The defect
TIRE DESCRIPTION: FALKEN RADIAL A/P AND OHTSU HIGH COUNTRY A/P TIRE SIZES LT235/85R16 10PR AND LT245/75R16 10PR MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 26, 2000, AND JANUARY 6, 2001. THESE TIRES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109 "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES," SECTION 5.3 TIRE STRENGTH "PLUNGER TEST."
The risk
CASING FAILURE CAN OCCUR IF TIRE IS LOADED TO THE MAX.
The remedy
OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO GO TO ANY DEALER OF THEIR CHOICE THAT CAN PROVIDE REPLACEMENT TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FALKEN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-723-2553.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 109 · part: bead
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Falken | LT23585R16 10PR | — |
| Falken | LT24585R16 10PR | — |
Tire recalls in 2001
NHTSA received 10 tire recall campaigns in 2001, covering up to 3,804,056 tires. With 15,425 tires, this campaign ranks 3 of 10 by size that year.
More from Falken Tire Corporation
3 tire recall campaigns filed by Falken Tire Corporation; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 99T006000 13 May 1999 | Falken | 1,065 |
| 95T004000 27 Nov 1995 | Falken | 908 |