# Foreign Tire Sales, Inc.: Tire Tread May Separate/FMVSS 139 (26T015000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Foreign Tire Sales, Inc. |
| Subject | Tire Tread May Separate/FMVSS 139 |
| NHTSA ID | 26T015000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | N/A |
| Recall type | Tire |
| Component | TIRES |
| Units potentially affected | 84 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| Remedy | 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. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (tires).
- 84 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26T015000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.