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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12T025000

TIRES:SIDEWALL

Published October 5, 2012 · Recall initiated: October 2, 2012

What's the hazard

Yokohama Tire Corporation (Yokohama) is recalling certain AVID Touring S tires, size 215/65R16 98T SL, produced between February 2009 and April 2009. The tires may have been produced with an irregular geometry in the casing turn up area above the tire bead in the lower sidewall. This irregular geometry may lead to a lower sidewall crack resulting in a rapid loss of tire inflation.

What to do

Yokohama will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The safety recall BEGAN ON October 26, 2012. Owners may contact Yokohama at 1-888-589-3348.

Recall details

Brand
YOKOHAMA
Model
AVID TOURING S
Manufacturer
Yokohama Tire Corporation
Lot
YOKOHAMA AVID TOURING S
Risk classification
T
Country
US
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