The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13T009000·Announced 2013-10-17

Yokohama Recalls 7.50R16 RY215 Tires for Missing Required Markings

Yokohama is recalling 7.50R16 RY215 tires manufactured between 2006 and 2011 because they lack required DOT and load information, posing a crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (tire failure leading to crash) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Yokohama Tire Corporation is recalling specific 7.50R16 RY215 tires manufactured between January 1, 2006, and August 1, 2011. The recall involves 1,192 tires that are missing the required "DOT" prefix, load/inflation information, and structural ply details. Consequently, these tires do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 119.

The missing markings create a safety hazard because owners may not be able to determine the correct load and inflation limits. This could lead to overloading the tire, resulting in tire failure and an increased risk of a crash.

Yokohama will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. The recall was expected to begin by late November 2013. Owners can contact Yokohama at 1-800-423-4544 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:MARKINGS recall
Manufacturer
Yokohama Tire Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
1,192

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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