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SevereNHTSA·23T007000·Announced 2023-10-31

Toyo Recalls Open Country and Extensa Tires Due to Mold Defect

Toyo Tire Holdings is recalling certain Open Country and Extensa tires because they may have been produced with the wrong mold, risking tread or sidewall detachment.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire tread or sidewall detachment) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc. is recalling certain Open Country and Extensa tires. The recall involves tires that may have been produced using the wrong mold, which can result in the tread or tire sidewall detaching. Owners should refer to the attached tire chart in the official notice for a list of all affected sizes.

The defect poses a safety risk because tire tread or sidewall detachment can result in a sudden loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected vehicles is listed in the provided text, but the recall applies to the specific tire sizes identified in the manufacturer's documentation.

Dealers will inspect the tires for the DOT code and mold number and, if necessary, replace the tires free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 13, 2023. Owners may contact Toyo's customer service at 800-442-8696 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES recall
Manufacturer
Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
14,194

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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