NHTSA Campaign 14T014000

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Issued by Toyo Tire Holdings Of Americas Inc. · Reported Nov 4, 2014 · 175,310 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

Tread/belt separation may result in a sudden loss of tire inflation pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
NITTO DURA GRAPPLER HIGHWAY TERRAIN DURA-BELT 175,310
TOYO OPEN COUNTRY H/T/ TUFF DUTY 175,310

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14T014000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.