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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13T009000

Yokohama Ry215 — Tires: markings

Published November 4, 2013 · Recall initiated: October 17, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13T009000, published November 4, 2013 and initiated October 17, 2013. Recalling firm: Yokohama Tire Corporation; Yokohama Ry215 — Tires: markings.

What's the hazard

Yokohama Tire Corporation (Yokohama) is recalling certain 7.50R16 RY215 tires manufactured January 1, 2006, through August 1, 2011. These tires are missing the "DOT" prefix, the required load/inflation information and do not list the material and number of structural plies. Thus, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 119, "New Pneumatic Tires for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) and Motorcycles.

What to do

Yokohama will notify owners and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by late November 2013. Owners may contact Yokohama at 1-800-423-4544.

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Recall details

Brand
YOKOHAMA
Model
RY215
Manufacturer
Yokohama Tire Corporation
Lot
YOKOHAMA RY215
Risk classification
T
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Yokohama Ry215 — Tires: markings recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13T009000 on November 4, 2013. Reported hazard: Yokohama Tire Corporation (Yokohama) is recalling certain 7.50R16 RY215 tires manufactured January 1, 2006, through August 1, 2011. These tires are missing the "DOT" prefix, the required load/inflation information and do not list the material and number of structural plies. Thus, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 119, "New Pneumatic Tires for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) and Motorcycles.

What should I do if I have this product?

Yokohama will notify owners and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by late November 2013. Owners may contact Yokohama at 1-800-423-4544.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: YOKOHAMA. Model: RY215.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)