The defect
Yokohama Tire Corporation (Yokohama Tire) is recalling certain TY517 MC2 tires, size 295/75R22.5 16H, and BluEarth 109L tires, size 295/75R22.5 14G, with DOT date code 2222. The tires may have been produced with an incorrectly manufactured rubber compound, which can cause the rubber adhesion to fail and result in tread separation. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires- Other than Passenger Cars."
The risk
Tread separation can result in tire failure and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 30, 2023. Owners may contact Yokohama's customer service at 1-800-423-4544.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 119
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Yokohama | Bluearth 109L | 120110901, 120151731 |
| Yokohama | TY517 MC2 | 120110901, 120151731 |
Tire recalls in 2022
NHTSA received 17 tire recall campaigns in 2022, covering up to 335,752 tires. With 6,125 tires, this campaign ranks 8 of 17 by size that year.
More from Yokohama Tire Corporation
5 tire recall campaigns filed by Yokohama Tire Corporation; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 23T005000 23 Aug 2023 | Yokohama | 6,992 |
| 20T007000 17 Mar 2020 | Yokohama | 3,154 |
| 18T016000 19 Nov 2018 | Yokohama | 529 |
| 13T009000 17 Oct 2013 | Yokohama | 1,192 |