Nitto / Toyo recall: Tires
What is wrong
Toyo tire is recalling certain toyo brand tires, models versado cuv p245/55 r19 103t, versado cuv p235/55 r20 102t, versado cuv 235/55 r18 100v, versado cuv p255/65 r18 109s, versado lx II 215/60 r16 95v, open country all terrain lt285/70 r17 121s, and tourevo ls II 245/45 r18 96v; and nitto brand terra grappler all terrain 255/55r18 109s, produced from september 19, 2010, through october 2, 2010. The rubber chemical mixture used in some of the recalled tires does not meet toyo's specification for these tires.
What could happen
Sections of the tread may become detached, potentially causing loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash.
The fix
Toyo will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge, including mounting, balancing and taxes. The safety recall began on febraury 18, 2011. Owners may contact toyo toll-free at 1-800-442-8696 (6:30 am to 5:00pm pacific time) or nitto at 1-888-529-8200 (8am to 5pm pacific time).
Vehicles covered
- Nitto Terra Grappler All Terrain
- Toyo Open Country All Terrain
- Toyo Tourevo Ls Ii
- Toyo Versado Cuv
- Toyo Versado Lx Ii
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11T001000
- Type
- Tires
- Filed by
- Toyo Tire Holdings Of Americas Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 11, 2011
- Owners notified
- Feb 18, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,891
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 19, 2010 to Oct 2, 2010
- Part
- Tires › Tread/belt
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Nitto / Toyo recall: Tires Feb 19, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.