FALKEN TIRE CORPORATION – FALKEN TIRE/FMVSS 109 – TIRE STRENGTH

TIRE DESCRIPTION: FALKEN RADIAL A/P AND OHTSU HIGH COUNTRY A/P TIRE SIZES LT235/85R16 10PR AND LT245/75R16 10PR MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 26, 2000, AND JANUARY 6, 2001. THESE TIRES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109 “NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES,” SECTION 5.3 TIRE STRENGTH “PLUNGER TEST.”

Report Received Date 01/31/2001
NHTSA ID 01T007000
Consequence Summary CASING FAILURE CAN OCCUR IF TIRE IS LOADED TO THE MAX.
Corrective Action OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO GO TO ANY DEALER OF THEIR CHOICE THAT CAN PROVIDE REPLACEMENT TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FALKEN CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-723-2553.
Recall Code NR (Not Reported)
Potentially Affected 15425
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=01T007000)