The defect
CERTAIN YOKOHAMA REPLACEMENT TIRES, SIZE 205/50R16 A680 87V, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2007 AND NOVEMBER 28, 2009, FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 139, "NEW PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES." THE MOLDED MARKINGS ON ONE SIDEWALL DO NOT CONTAIN THE COMPLETE TIRE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (TIN) OR PARTIAL (TIN) AS REQUIRED.
The risk
THE LACK OF A TIN ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TIRE COULD MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT FOR CONSUMERS TO IDENTIFY THESE TIRES IF, IN THE FUTURE, A SAFETY-RELATED PERFORMANCE ISSUE WERE TO BE DISCOVERED. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THERE IS A RISK THAT THE TIRES WOULD NOT BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE, WHICH, IN TURN, COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy
THE SAFETY RECALLBEGAN ON APRIL 24, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YOKOHAMA CAMPAIGN SERVICE CENTER AT 1-888-801-4162.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 139 · part: markings
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Yokohama | Yokohama | — |
Tire recalls in 2009
NHTSA received 7 tire recall campaigns in 2009, covering up to 169,777 tires. With 1,205 tires, this campaign ranks 5 of 7 by size that year.
More from Yokohama Tire Corporation
17 tire recall campaigns filed by Yokohama Tire Corporation; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 12T025000 2 Oct 2012 | Yokohama | 10,669 |
| 10T001000 21 Jan 2010 | Yokohama | 6,254 |
| 91T011000 3 Oct 1991 | Mohawk | 9,317 |
| 86T008000 8 Sept 1986 | Mohawk | 38,264 |
| 85T007000 17 Jun 1985 | Mohawk | 1,812 |
| 84T001000 11 Dec 1984 | Mohawk | 1,301 |
| 84T013000 5 Nov 1984 | Mohawk | 572 |
| 84T008000 3 Aug 1984 | Mohawk | 1,105 |
| 84T004000 9 May 1984 | Mohawk | 1,171 |
| 83T018000 12 Oct 1983 | Mohawk | 2,550 |