Yokohama Tires recall

Recalled October 17, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13T009000 · Yokohama

Hazard

Without load/inflation markings, owners may overload the tire which could result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Yokohama will notify owners and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by late November 2013. Owners may contact Yokohama at 1-800-423-4544.

Units

1,192 units

Description

Yokohama Tire Corporation (Yokohama) is recalling certain 7.50R16 RY215 tires manufactured January 1, 2006, through August 1, 2011. These tires are missing the "DOT" prefix, the required load/inflation information and do not list the material and number of structural plies. Thus, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 119, "New Pneumatic Tires for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) and Motorcycles."

What to do

Yokohama will notify owners and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by late November 2013. Owners may contact Yokohama at 1-800-423-4544.

Product

Yokohama RY215

Manufacturer(s)

Yokohama Tire Corporation

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →