Yokohama Tire Corporation | NHTSA Recall #13T009000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13T009000 by Yokohama Tire Corporation. Affecting 7 Includes 1,192 affected units, Missing Tire Information/FMVSS 119, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13T009000

Manufacturer: Yokohama Tire Corporation

Report Received Date: 2013-10-17T00:00:00

Subject: Missing tire information/fmvss 119

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 1,192

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: 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."

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

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 25.42

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NHTSA ID: 13T009000

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