The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20T019000·Announced 2020-11-04

Foreign Tire Recalls Otani Commercial Truck Tires Due to Tread Cracking

Foreign Tire Sales, Inc. is recalling 138 Otani OH-306 commercial truck tires with DOT code 0320 because a manufacturing defect may cause the tread to crack.

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 increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Foreign Tire Sales, Inc. is recalling certain Otani OH-306 425/65R-22.5 commercial truck tires with DOT code 0320. The recall affects 138 units. The defect is a manufacturing issue that may cause the tread to crack.

Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation and a sudden loss of air pressure, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Foreign Tire will notify owners, and dealers will reimburse customers for the affected tires. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Foreign Tire customer service at 1-908-687-0559 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
Foreign Tire Sales, Inc
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
138

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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