The defect
Toyo Tire Holdings Of Americas Inc. (Toyo) is recalling certain Proxes A27 tires, size P185/60R16 86H, produced from September 21, 2018 through September 25, 2018 (DOT dates codes 3718 and 3818). Prototype rubber compound was mixed with production compound, which may result in sections of the tire tread detaching.
The risk
Sections of tread detaching can cause the tire to lose pressure, increasing the risk of crash.
The remedy
Toyo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Toyo | Proxes A27 | — |
Tire recalls in 2019
NHTSA received 9 tire recall campaigns in 2019, covering up to 35,939 tires. With 2,169 tires, this campaign ranks 4 of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 15T003000 6 Feb 2015 | Toyo | 138 |
| 14T014000 4 Nov 2014 | Nitto,Toyo | 175,310 |