Recall 19T004000: Tires, Tread/belt

NHTSA recall 19T004000 · announced April 22, 2019 · Toyo · 2,169 units affected

The problem

Toyo Tire Holdings Of Americas Inc. (Toyo) is recalling certain Proxes A27 tires, size P185/60R16 86H, produced from September 21, 2018 through September 25, 2018 (DOT dates codes 3718 and 3818). Prototype rubber compound was mixed with production compound, which may result in sections of the tire tread detaching.

The risk

Sections of tread detaching can cause the tire to lose pressure, increasing the risk of crash.

What to do

Toyo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began May 24, 2019. Owners may contact Toyo customer service at 1-800-442-8696.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.