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HighNHTSA·22T017000·Announced 2022-09-14

Sumitomo Recalls Falken Pro G5 Tires Due to Tread Separation Risk

Sumitomo is recalling specific Falken Pro G5 CSV tires because inadequate curing may cause tread separation, increasing 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 structural vehicle defect (tread separation) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC is recalling certain Falken Pro G5 CSV tires in sizes 235/65R17 104V, 235/65R18 106V, 245/50R20 102V, and 265/50R20 111V. The recall involves 5,439 units.

The defect is an inadequate sulfur level in the tread base compound, which prevented proper curing of the tread base rubber. This inadequate curing may lead to the tread separating from the tire, causing vehicle instability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the tires free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2022. Owners may contact Falken Tire's customer service at 1-877-763-0416 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
5,439

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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