FALKEN TIRE CORPORATION: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by FALKEN TIRE CORPORATION in 2001. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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January 31, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

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."

NHTSA ID: 01T007000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 15,425

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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