The defect
Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC (Sumitomo) is recalling certain Falken Wildpeak AT3W with size 265/70R17 115T and Wildpeak HT02 with size LT235/85R16 120/116S tires. Due to a manufacturing error, the tires may have a puncture in the sidewall and leak air. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
The risk
A loss of air pressure can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Sumitomo customer service at 1-877-763-0416.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 139 · part: sidewall
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Falken | Wildpeak AT3W | — |
| Falken | Wildpeak HT02 | — |
Tire recalls in 2023
NHTSA received 7 tire recall campaigns in 2023, covering up to 577,571 tires. With 1,900 tires, this campaign ranks 6 of 7 by size that year.
More from Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC
5 tire recall campaigns filed by Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 24T013000 6 Nov 2024 | Falken | 150 |
| 22T017000 14 Sept 2022 | Falken | 5,439 |
| 17T011000 24 May 2017 | Dunlop | 478 |
| 17T001000 3 Jan 2017 | Kelly | 138 |