The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22T007000·Announced 2022-05-06

Sumitomo and Falken Tires Recalled for Bead Separation Risk

Sumitomo is recalling certain Sumitomo and Falken tires because a deformation near the bead could cause separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire bead separation) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. is recalling certain Sumitomo and Falken tires. The recall involves a potential deformation in the tires near the bead, which could result in bead separation. This defect causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Tire bead separation can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the exact number of affected units or the specific tire models involved, directing consumers to refer to the recall report for specific tire information.

Sumitomo will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 7, 2022. Owners may contact Sumitomo customer service at 1-800-845-8378 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:BEAD recall
Manufacturer
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
6,993

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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