Sumitomo Rubber Usa, Llc | NHTSA Recall #22T017000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22T017000 by Sumitomo Rubber Usa, Llc. Affecting falken pro g5 csv tires, size 235/65r17 104v, 235/65r18 106v, 245/50r20 102v, and 265/50r20 111v Includes 5,439 affected units, Incomplete Curing of the Tread Base Rubber, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

falken pro g5 csv tires, size 235/65r17 104v, 235/65r18 106v, 245/50r20 102v, and 265/50r20 111v

Defect Summary

Sumitomo rubber usa, llc (sumitomo) is recalling certain falken pro g5 csv tires, size 235/65r17 104v, 235/65r18 106v, 245/50r20 102v, and 265/50r20 111v. an inadequate sulfur level in the tread base compound prevented proper curing of the tread base rubber.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed october 4, 2022. owners may contact falken tire's customer service at 1-877-763-0416.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 22T017000
Manufacturer: Sumitomo Rubber Usa, Llc
Report Received Date: 2022-09-14T00:00:00
Subject: Incomplete curing of the tread base rubber
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 5,439

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Tire
Defect Summary: Sumitomo rubber usa, llc (sumitomo) is recalling certain falken pro g5 csv tires, size 235/65r17 104v, 235/65r18 106v, 245/50r20 102v, and 265/50r20 111v. an inadequate sulfur level in the tread base compound prevented proper curing of the tread base rubber.
Consequence Summary: Inadequate curing may lead to tread separating from the tire, causing vehicle instability, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed october 4, 2022. owners may contact falken tire's customer service at 1-877-763-0416.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 28.57

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NHTSA ID: 22T017000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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