Yokohama Tire Corporation | NHTSA Recall #09T014000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09T014000 by Yokohama Tire Corporation. Includes 1,205 affected units, SIDEWALL MARKINGS/OMITTED FULL OR PARTIAL TIN, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain yokohama replacement tires, size 205/50r16 a680 87v, manufactured between september 1, 2007 and november 28, 2009, fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles." the molded markings on one sidewall do not contain the complete tire identification number (tin) or partial (tin) as required.

Corrective Action

The safety recallbegan on april 24, 2012. owners may contact yokohama campaign service center at 1-888-801-4162.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09T014000
Manufacturer: Yokohama Tire Corporation
Report Received Date: 2009-12-22T00:00:00
Subject: Sidewall markings/omitted full or partial tin
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 1,205

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Tire
Defect Summary: Certain yokohama replacement tires, size 205/50r16 a680 87v, manufactured between september 1, 2007 and november 28, 2009, fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles." the molded markings on one sidewall do not contain the complete tire identification number (tin) or partial (tin) as required.
Consequence Summary: The lack of a tin on both sides of the tire could make it more difficult for consumers to identify these tires if, in the future, a safety-related performance issue were to be discovered. as a consequence, there is a risk that the tires would not be removed from service, which, in turn, could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: The safety recallbegan on april 24, 2012. owners may contact yokohama campaign service center at 1-888-801-4162.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09T014000
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