NHTSATIRES
Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC - Incorrect Sidewall Label/FMVSS 139
Published: November 6, 2024Recall ID: 24T013000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Tires produced with the incorrect cord material can increase the risk of tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC (Sumitomo) is recalling certain Falken WildPeak AT4W size 275/60R20 115T tires. The tires may have been produced using the incorrect cord material for one of the plies. The sidewall label incorrectly identifies the generic name of the cord material. As such, the affected tires do not meet the labeling requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, New pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles.
Affected Products
Incorrect Sidewall Label/FMVSS 139
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Sidewall Label/FMVSS 139 |
| Nhtsa id | 24T013000 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24T013000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Tire |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC |
| Defect summary | Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC (Sumitomo) is recalling certain Falken WildPeak AT4W size 275/60R20 115T tires. The tires may have been produced using the incorrect cord material for one of the plies. The sidewall label incorrectly identifies the generic name of the cord material. As such, the affected tires do not meet the labeling requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, New pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles. |
| Completion rate | 82.00 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2024. Owners may contact Sumitomo customer service at 1-877-763-0416. |
| Consequence summary | Tires produced with the incorrect cord material can increase the risk of tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 150 |
| Report received date | 2024-11-06T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |