Falken tire/fmvss 109 - tire strength
Defect Summary
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."
Safety Consequence
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.
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FAQ: Recall 01T007000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 01T007000?
NHTSA recall 01T007000 was issued by Falken Tire Corporation on January 31, 2001. It addresses: Falken tire/fmvss 109 - tire strength. The recall affects approximately 15,425 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Falken Tire Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01T007000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.