Toyo recall: Tires
What is wrong
Toyo Tire Holdings Of Americas Inc. (Toyo) is recalling certain Proxes A27 tires, size P185/60R16 86H, produced from September 21, 2018 through September 25, 2018 (DOT dates codes 3718 and 3818). Prototype rubber compound was mixed with production compound, which may result in sections of the tire tread detaching.
What could happen
Sections of tread detaching can cause the tire to lose pressure, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Toyo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact Toyo customer service at 1-800-442-8696.
Vehicles covered
- Toyo Proxes A27
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19T004000
- Type
- Tires
- Filed by
- Toyo Tire Holdings Of Americas Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 22, 2019
- Owners notified
- May 24, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,169
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 21, 2018 to Sep 25, 2018
- Part
- Tires › Tread/belt
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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.