NHTSA recall 18T016000 · Tires
Tires
Reported Nov 19, 2018529 vehicles affectedYokohama Tire CorporationBuilt Jun 16, 2018 – Jun 16, 2018
The defect
Yokohama Tire Corporation (Yokohama) is recalling certain Yokohama RY023 tires, size 295/75R22.5 (14G), that have DOT date code 2318. The rubber compound may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the tread separating from the casing. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other than Passenger Cars."
The risk
If the tread separates, the driver may experience a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Yokohama has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Yokohama customer service at 1-800-722-9888.