Yokohama Avid Touring S — Tires: sidewall
Published October 5, 2012 · Recall initiated: October 2, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12T025000, published October 5, 2012 and initiated October 2, 2012. Recalling firm: Yokohama Tire Corporation; Yokohama Avid Touring S — Tires: sidewall.
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.
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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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Questions about this recall
Was Yokohama Avid Touring S — Tires: sidewall recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12T025000 on October 5, 2012. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: YOKOHAMA. Model: AVID TOURING S.