Tire Recall for Tow Vehicles

Originally Posted by mtnguy

Bobby, thanks for keeping us updated on all of these recalls. So far, so good here, but you never know what is around the corner.

Thanks Chap. I don't know if I ever pointed this out, but anyone can sign up to be e-mail notified of tire recalls (as well as other vehicle related ones) that the NHTSA governs. Some of our members may be interested in at least watching for ones that affect their personal vehicles. You can sign up for them below.

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/subscriptions/index.cfm

Another one I received this morning:

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 10T002
Synopsis:
Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc. is recalling certain Nitto Terra Grappler All Terrain, size 305/50R20 120S, Toyo Open Country A/T and Toyo Proxes ST II, size 305/50R20. Some of the subject tires may have been produced with a wrinkle in the upper sidewall area of the tires. Under certain circumstances, this wrinkle may eventually lead to a crack in the sidewall. If a crack develops and is left undetected, the tire may fail, potentially causing a crash, possibly resulting in injury or death. Toyo will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge, which includes mounting and balancing. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about February 22, 2010. Owners may contact Nitto customer hotline at 1-888-529-8200 or Toyo customer hotline at 1-800-442-8696.

For more information for this particular recall, please go to 10T002.

Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size: Production Dates:
NITTO / TERRA GRAPPLER ALL TERRAIN / 305/50R20 120S APR 19, 2009 - OCT 17, 2009

TOYO / OPEN COUNTRY A/T / 305/50R20 MAY 31, 2009 - AUG 08, 2009

TOYO / PROXES ST II / 305/50R20 MAY 31, 2009 - AUG 08, 2009

Manufacturer: TOYO TIRE HOLDINGS OF AMERICAS INC. Mfr's Report Date: FEB 05, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10T002000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: TIRES:SIDEWALL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2183
Summary:
TOYO TIRE HOLDINGS OF AMERICAS, INC. IS RECALLING CERTAIN NITTO TERRA GRAPPLER ALL TERRAIN, SIZE 305/50R20 120S, TOYO OPEN COUNTRY A/T AND TOYO PROXES ST II, SIZE 305/50R20, MANUFACTURED FROM...SOME OF THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH A WRINKLE IN THE UPPER SIDEWALL AREA OF THE TIRES. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS WRINKLE MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A CRACK IN THE SIDEWALL.
Consequence:
IF A CRACK DEVELOPS AND IS LEFT UNDETECTED, THE TIRE MAY FAIL, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy:
TOYO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED TIRES FREE OF CHARGE, WHICH INCLUDES MOUNTING AND BALANCING. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NITTO CUSTOMER HOTLINE AT 1-888-529-8200 OR TOYO CUSTOMER HOTLINE AT 1-800-442-8696.
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 .

Thanks For The Warning,

I Have Terra Grapplers On My Tahoe And My Wife Has Them On Her FJ. But Both Are 17" Rims So We Are Safe For Now....

Since we are on the subject, everyone should be familiar with the NHTSA website because there is some kind of recall on almost every vehicle, no kidding. Also if something has failed that could be dangerous it should be reported to the NHTSA, it's really an important way for the discovery of problems.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 11T002
Synopsis:
Continental Tire is recalling certain ContiTrac TR tires, size LT275/70R18 125/122S outline white letters and black sidewall, and ContiTrac, size LT275/70R18 125/122S, black sidewall, produced from May 6, 2007, through September 20, 2008, sold as aftermarket and installed as original equipment on some model year 2008 and 2009 Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks. Some of these tires may experience uneven wear, vibration, or particularly under conditions of overloading or under inflation in high ambient temperature usage, separation between the belt edges. Separation of the belt edges could lead to tread belt separation, increasing the risk of a crash. Continental Tire will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during March 2011. Owners may contact Continental Customer Service toll-free at 1-888-799-2168.

For more information for this particular recall, please go to 11T002.

I got this one today, but it has been developing for awhile according to our trade magazines. This size is a car tire, and won't be on any tow vehicles. It could be on your wives or kids car, so I thought you might want to know.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T002
Synopsis:
Toyo Tire is recalling certain Toyo Extensa A/S tires, size P225/60R16 97T, produced from September 20, 2009, through November 6, 2010. Some of these tires may have been produced with a kink in the bead area. Under certain circumstances, the kink may eventually lead to a crack in the bead area, which is near the rim. If a crack develops and is left undetected, the tire may fail, potentially causing loss of vehicle control and a crash, which could result in injury or death. Toyo Tire will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about February 2, 2012. Owners may contact Toyo Tire at 1-800-442-8696 (6:30am to 5pm Pacific time) (9:30am to 8pm Eastern time).

For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T002.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T003
Synopsis:
Goodyear is recalling certain Wrangler Silent Armor tires, sizes LT235/80R17 LRE, LT325/60R18 LRE, LT275/70R18 LRE, LT265/70R17 LRE, LT245/75R17 LRE, and LT285/70R17 LRD, produced from the 9th week of 2009, through the 22nd week of 2009 (March 31st through May 31st). These tires may experience a partial tread area separation under certain severe usage conditions. Partial tread separation could lead to vehicle damage when the separated tread strikes the vehicle. A tread separation could also cause a tire failure that could result in a motor vehicle crash. Goodyear will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before March 22, 2012. Owners may contact Goodyear at 1-800-592-3267.

For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T003.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T007
Synopsis:
Del-Nat Tire Corporation (Del-Nat) is recalling certain Chaparral Radial XT tires, size P235/75R15, produced from September 2008 through December 2009. Some of the subject tires experience blistering or bubbles on the tire's sidewall. These tires fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles." These tires may experience blistering on their sidewall that, with extended use, could lead to tread chunking with belt edge exposure and possible air loss, thereby increasing the potential risk of a crash. Del-Nat will notify owners, and dealers will replace the noncompliant tires free of charge. Free mounting and balancing will also be included, as applicable. The recall is expected to begin on April 9, 2012. Owners may contact Del-Nat Tire Corporation’s Consumer Relations Department at 1-901-775-8125.

For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T007.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T006
Synopsis:
PT. Multistrada Arah Sarana is recalling certain Achilles Desert Hawk A/P light truck tires, sizes LT215/85R16 115/112L 10PR, LT235/85R16 120/116L 10PR, LT225/75R16 115/112L 10PR, produced between January 2010 and November 2011, and Radar Radial RLT-9 light truck radial tires produced from December 30, 2009, through January 31, 2011. The Achilles tires were produced with a narrow bead design which can cause blistering on the lower sidewall. The Radar tires have defective sidewall design which may lead to tread separation. Accordingly, the tires fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles." These tires may experience blistering on their sidewall or tread separation that may cause sudden loss of air, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. PT. Multistrada Arah Sarana will notify owners, and replace the noncompliant tires with a similar tire free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during April 2012. Owners may contact PT. Multistrada Arah Sarana Customer Hotline at 1-800-944-8414.

For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T006.


NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T008
Synopsis:
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (Cooper) is recalling certain Discoverer H/T tires, size LT245/75R16, manufactured from February 12, 2012, through March 10, 2012. Some of the subject tires may have been produced with an incorrect load range, maximum permissible inflation pressure, and maximum load molded onto the intended inner sidewall. Therefore, the affected tires fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires For Light Vehicles." Inaccurate tire labeling may lead to the tire being over-loaded and/or under-inflated, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Cooper will notify owners, and dealers will replace the noncompliant tires free of charge. Free mounting and balancing will also be included, as applicable. The recall is expected to begin on April 11, 2012. Owners may contact Cooper Tire & Rubber Company’s Consumer Relations Department at 1-800-854-6288. Cooper’s recall number is 155.

For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T008.

[Bill]

Bobby -

Thanks for continuing to post these. You don't always get a lot of response, but when it hits one of us, there is that "Uh-oh" moment, followed by a sigh of relief, and then gratitude that you let us know about it.

As an aside, it also tends to dispel the idea that failure is reserved only for certain tires by certain manufacturers in certain countries. Sadly, they seem to be widespread.

Keep 'em coming.

Bill