NHTSARecalled Jan 31, 2001 · #01T007000
FALKEN TIRE/FMVSS 109 - TIRE STRENGTH
Hazard
Tire safety defect
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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." CASING FAILURE CAN OCCUR IF TIRE IS LOADED TO THE MAX.
Product details
- Product
- FALKEN TIRE/FMVSS 109 - TIRE STRENGTH
- Type
- Tire
- Manufacturer
- FALKEN TIRE CORPORATION
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
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.