The defect
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.
The risk
Rapid air loss while the vehicle is in use may result in a tire failure that could cause a crash.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: sidewall
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Yokohama | Avid Touring S | — |
Tire recalls in 2012
NHTSA received 18 tire recall campaigns in 2012, covering up to 1,136,314 tires. With 10,669 tires, this campaign ranks 8 of 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10T001000 21 Jan 2010 | Yokohama | 6,254 |
| 09T014000 22 Dec 2009 | Yokohama | 1,205 |
| 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 |