The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23T010000·Announced 2023-12-07

Sumitomo Recalls Falken Tires Due to Sidewall Puncture Risk

Sumitomo is recalling specific Falken Wildpeak tires because a manufacturing error may cause sidewall punctures and air leaks, 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 defect (sidewall puncture) that increases the risk of a crash, fitting the 'High' severity criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC is recalling certain Falken Wildpeak AT3W tires in size 265/70R17 115T and Wildpeak HT02 tires in size LT235/85R16 120/116S. The recall involves approximately 1,900 tires.

Due to a manufacturing error, these tires may have a puncture in the sidewall that causes them to leak air. This defect means the tires fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles." A loss of air pressure can increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Sumitomo customer service at 1-877-763-0416 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:SIDEWALL recall
Manufacturer
Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
1,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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