The defect
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.
The risk
Tread/belt separation may result in a sudden loss of tire inflation pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Nitto | Dura Grappler Highway Terrain Dura-Belt | — |
| Toyo | Open Country H/T/ Tuff Duty | — |
Tire recalls in 2014
NHTSA received 13 tire recall campaigns in 2014, covering up to 368,720 tires. With 175,310 tires, this campaign ranks first by size that year.
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| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 19T004000 22 Apr 2019 | Toyo | 2,169 |
| 15T003000 6 Feb 2015 | Toyo | 138 |