Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
TOYO
Model Of Vehicle
OPEN COUNTRY A/T
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
10T002000
Component Description
Tires:Sidewall
Effect Of Defect
If A Crack Develops And Is Left Undetected, The Tire May Fail, Potentially Causing A Crash, Possibly Resulting In Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Toyo Will Notify Owners And Replace The Affected Tires Free Of Charge, Which Includes Mounting And Balancing. The Safety Recall Began On February 23, 2010. Owners May Contact Nitto Customer Hotline At 1-888-529-8200 Or Toyo Customer Hotline At 1-800-442-8696.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Toyo Tire Holdings Of Americas Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20090531
End Of Manufacture
20090808
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
1996
Date Owners Notified
20100223
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Toyo Tire Holdings Of Americas, Inc.
Date Report Received
20100219