The defect
TOYO TIRE IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOYO EXTENSA A/S TIRES, SIZE P225/60R16 97T, PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 20, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 6, 2010. SOME OF THESE TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH A KINK IN THE BEAD AREA. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE KINK MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A CRACK IN THE BEAD AREA, WHICH IS NEAR THE RIM.
The risk
IF A CRACK DEVELOPS AND IS LEFT UNDETECTED, THE TIRE MAY FAIL, POTENTIALLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
The remedy
TOYO TIRE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 3, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYO TIRE AT 1-800-442-8696 (6:30AM TO 5PM PACIFIC TIME) (9:30AM TO 8PM EASTERN TIME).
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: bead
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Toyo | Extensa A/S | — |
Tire recalls in 2012
NHTSA received 18 tire recall campaigns in 2012, covering up to 1,136,314 tires. With 68,763 tires, this campaign ranks 4 of 18 by size that year.
More from Toyo Tire Holdings Of Americas Inc.
3 tire recall campaigns filed by Toyo Tire Holdings Of Americas Inc.; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 11T001000 11 Feb 2011 | Nitto,Toyo | 4,891 |
| 10T002000 19 Feb 2010 | Nitto,Toyo | 1,996 |