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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12T002000

Toyo Extensa A/S — Tires: bead

Published January 23, 2012 · Recall initiated: January 23, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12T002000, published January 23, 2012. Recalling firm: Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc.; Toyo Extensa A/S — Tires: bead.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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).

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Recall details

Brand
TOYO
Model
EXTENSA A/S
Manufacturer
Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc.
Lot
TOYO EXTENSA A/S
Risk classification
T
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Toyo Extensa A/S — Tires: bead recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12T002000 on January 23, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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).

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: TOYO. Model: EXTENSA A/S.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)