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NHTSARecalled Dec 7, 2023 · #23T010000

Tire Sidewall May Have Puncture/FMVSS 139

Hazard

Tire safety defect

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Description

Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC (Sumitomo) is recalling certain Falken Wildpeak AT3W with size 265/70R17 115T and Wildpeak HT02 with size LT235/85R16 120/116S tires. Due to a manufacturing error, the tires may have a puncture in the sidewall and leak air. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles." A loss of air pressure can increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Tire Sidewall May Have Puncture/FMVSS 139
Type
Tire
Manufacturer
Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Sumitomo customer service at 1-877-763-0416.

View the official CPSC notice