The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15T003000·Announced 2015-02-06

Toyo Open Country M/T Tires Recalled for Tread Separation Risk

Toyo is recalling specific Open Country M/T tires due to off-center belts that may cause tread separation or loss of inflation pressure, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tread separation) that may increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. is recalling certain Open Country M/T tires, size 40X15.5R22 127Q, manufactured between October 26, 2014, and November 1, 2014 (week code 4314). The recall involves 138 units.

During production, the affected tires were made with their belts off center. This defect may result in tread separation and/or loss of inflation pressure, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Toyo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The recall began on March 6, 2015. Owners may contact Toyo customer service at 1-800-442-8696 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
Toyo Tire Holdings Of Americas Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
138

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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