The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18T016000·Announced 2018-11-19

Yokohama Recalls RY023 Tires Due to Tread Separation Risk

Yokohama is recalling specific RY023 tires because the rubber compound may be incorrect, potentially causing the tread to separate from the casing and increasing the risk of a crash.

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 structural tire defect that can lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, which fits the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.'

Plain-English summary

Yokohama Tire Corporation is recalling certain Yokohama RY023 tires, size 295/75R22.5 (14G), that have DOT date code 2318. The defect involves an incorrect rubber compound, which may result in the tread separating from the casing. As such, these tires fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other than Passenger Cars."

If the tread separates, the driver may experience a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Yokohama has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Yokohama customer service at 1-800-722-9888 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES recall
Manufacturer
Yokohama Tire Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
529

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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