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SevereNHTSA·23T005000·Announced 2023-08-23

Yokohama Recalls 504C Tires Due to Sidewall Air Leak Risk

Yokohama is recalling 6,992 specific 504C tires because a defective splice may allow air to leak into the sidewall, potentially causing a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 sidewall failure) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash and loss of vehicle control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Yokohama Tire Corporation is recalling approximately 6,992 specific 504C, size 11R22.5 16H tires. The recall is due to a defective belt cushion splice that may allow air to leak into the tire's sidewall.

An air bubble forming in the sidewall may cause a rapid loss of air pressure and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific vehicle models or dates of manufacture are listed in the source text, but the affected tires are identified by the specific model and size mentioned.

Dealers will inspect and replace the affected tires free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 14, 2023. Owners may contact Yokohama's customer service at 1-800-423-4544 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:SIDEWALL recall
Manufacturer
Yokohama Tire Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
6,992

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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