Toyo Tire Holdings Of Americas, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12T002000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12T002000 by Toyo Tire Holdings Of Americas, Inc.. Includes 68,763 affected units, KINK IN THE BEAD AREA/TIRE FAILURE, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12T002000

Manufacturer: Toyo Tire Holdings Of Americas, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2012-01-23T00:00:00

Subject: Kink in the bead area/tire failure

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 68,763

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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).

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fifn_e562-i3xz

NHTSA ID: 12T002000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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