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Toyo Tire Recall Issued

Consumer Advisories and Recalls

John Stewart

Tuesday, 15 February 2011

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Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size:		Production Dates:
NITTO / TERRA GRAPPLER ALL TERRAIN / 255/55 R18 1093		Information not Available
TOYO / OPEN COUNTRY ALL TERRAIN / LT285/70 R17 121S		Information not Available
TOYO / TOUREVO LS II / 245/45 R18 96V		Information not Available
TOYO / VERSADO CUV / 235/55 R18 100V		Information not Available
TOYO / VERSADO CUV / P235/55 R20 102T		Information not Available
TOYO / VERSADO CUV / P245/55 R19 103T		Information not Available
TOYO / VERSADO CUV / P255/65 R18 109S		Information not Available
TOYO / VERSADO LX II / 215/60 R16 95V		Information not Available
Manufacturer: TOYO TIRE HOLDINGS OF AMERICAS INC.		Mfr's Report Date: FEB 10, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11T001000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,891

Consequence:
SECTIONS OF THE TREAD MAY BECOME DETACHED, POTENTIALLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy:
TOYO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE, INCLUDING MOUNTING, BALANCING AND TAXES. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT FEBRAURY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYO TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-442-8696 (6:30 AM TO 5:00PM PACIFIC TIME) OR NITTO AT 1-888-529-8200 (8AM TO 5PM PACIFIC TIME). 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 .

About the author

John Stewart

Advocating access to public lands carries a responsibility to be part of the solution for managing the public lands. As a strong proponent for participation to make a difference, I am a full time advocate for recreation and the Managing Editor of the OutdoorWire family websites.

4x4Wire.com is dedicated to the four wheel drive recreation featuring technical articles and information to promote, protect, and provide outdoor recreation opportunities. 4x4Voice.com focuses on California issues. MUIRNet.net is focused on environmental, administrative and legislative news and information. OutdoorWire.com is Access and Landuse Central with an overall index to the contents of the family of websites.