Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYO
Model Of Vehicle
EXTENSA A/S
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
12T002000
Component Description
Tires:Bead
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Toyo Tire Will Notify Owners And Replace The Tires Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On February 3, 2012. Owners May Contact Toyo Tire At 1-800-442-8696 (6:30Am To 5Pm Pacific Time) (9:30Am To 8Pm Eastern Time).
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyo Tire Holdings Of Americas Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20090920
End Of Manufacture
20101106
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
68763
Date Owners Notified
20120203
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyo Tire Holdings Of Americas, Inc.
Date Report Received
20120123