NHTSA recall 23T010000 · Tires
Tires › Sidewall
Reported Dec 7, 20231,900 vehicles affectedSumitomo Rubber USA, LLC
The defect
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."
The risk
A loss of air pressure can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.