Nitto Trail Grappler Tire (Nitto) – Tire Tread Defect (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
NITTO TRAIL GRAPPLER M/T Tire
Brand
NITTO
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc. is recalling certain NITTO TRAIL GRAPPLER M/T tires due to tires:tread/belt issues. Tread separation can cause vehicle instability, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc. (Toyo) is recalling certain Open Country A/T III, Open Country R/T Trail, Open Country M/T, Open Country H/T II, Crosstek 2, Dura Grappler Highway Terrain, Exo Grappler AWT, Mud Grappler Extreme Terrain, Recon Grappler A/T, Ridge Grappler, Terra Grappler G3 A/T, and Trail Grappler M/T tires. Please see the attached tire chart for all affected sizes. Contamination during production may reduce adhesion and cause the tread to separate.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Tread separation can cause vehicle instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2025. Owners may contact Toyo's customer service at 800-442-8696 and Nitto Tire owners may contact Nitto's Customer Care at 888-529-8200.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026