Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc.: Open Country and Extensa Tires Recalled for Tread and Sidewall Detachment

Agency Publication Date: October 31, 2023

Summary

Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc. is recalling approximately 14,194 Open Country and Extensa tires. These tires may have been manufactured using an incorrect mold, which can cause the tire tread or the sidewall to detach during use. Toyo dealers will inspect the tires for specific DOT codes and mold numbers and replace any affected tires free of charge.

Risk

If the tire tread or sidewall detaches, the tire can suffer a sudden loss of air pressure. This significantly increases the risk of losing control of the vehicle and crashing.

What You Should Do

Locate the DOT code and mold number on the sidewall of your Toyo Open Country or Extensa tires to determine if they are included in this recall.
If your tires match the affected list, contact an authorized Toyo dealer to schedule a free inspection.
If the dealer confirms your tires were produced with the incorrect mold, they will be replaced with new tires at no cost to you.
For more information or to verify your specific tire size and DOT code, contact Toyo customer service at 800-442-8696.
You may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Free Repair

Tire inspection for DOT code and mold number

How to: Take the vehicle/tires to a dealer to have the DOT code and mold number inspected.

Option 2: Free Replacement

Free tire replacement

How to: If the inspection identifies the tire as defective, the dealer will replace the tire free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: Toyo Open Country Tires

Product: Toyo Extensa Tires

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23T007000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc.

Sold By: Authorized Toyo Tire Dealers

Units Affected: 14,194 vehicles(142% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Tire (T)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: December 13, 2023

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.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Agency Last Updated: April 12, 2024

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Summary

What You Should Do

Locate the DOT code and mold number on the sidewall of your Toyo Open Country or Extensa tires to determine if they are included in this recall.

If your tires match the affected list, contact an authorized Toyo dealer to schedule a free inspection.

If the dealer confirms your tires were produced with the incorrect mold, they will be replaced with new tires at no cost to you.

For more information or to verify your specific tire size and DOT code, contact Toyo customer service at 800-442-8696.

You may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Free Repair

Tire inspection for DOT code and mold number

How to: Take the vehicle/tires to a dealer to have the DOT code and mold number inspected.

Option 2: Free Replacement

Free tire replacement

How to: If the inspection identifies the tire as defective, the dealer will replace the tire free of charge.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23T007000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc.

Sold By: Authorized Toyo Tire Dealers

Units Affected: 14,194 vehicles(142% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Tire (T)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: December 13, 2023

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.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Agency Last Updated: April 12, 2024