NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·October 28, 2026

Foreign Tire Sales recalls 84 Otani WM1000 tires over tread that may separate

The tread on these Otani size 235/65R-16(C) tires may separate, which could cause a driver to lose control of the vehicle and raise the risk of a crash.

What to do

Foreign Tire will replace the tires free of charge, and owner letters are expected to be mailed starting November 2, 2026. Owners can call Foreign Tire customer service at 1-908-687-0559.

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Recall details

Product
Otani Wm1000
Hazard
Tread separation may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Units
84 tires
Reported to NHTSA
October 28, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26T015000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: N/A

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Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Defect
Foreign Tire Sales, Inc (Foreign Tire) is recalling certain Otani tires, size 235/65R-16(C). The tire tread may separate. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
Consequence
Tread separation may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action
Foreign Tire will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning November 2, 2026. Owners may contact Foreign Tire’s customer service at 1-908-687-0559.

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