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HighNHTSA·24T013000·Announced 2024-11-06

Sumitomo Recalls Falken WildPeak AT4W Tires Due to Cord Material Error

Sumitomo is recalling specific Falken WildPeak AT4W tires because they may contain incorrect cord material, increasing the risk of tire failure and crashes.

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 risk-of-harm product (tire failure leading to crash) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC is recalling certain Falken WildPeak AT4W size 275/60R20 115T tires. The recall involves tires that may have been produced using the incorrect cord material for one of the plies. Additionally, the sidewall label incorrectly identifies the generic name of the cord material, meaning the affected tires do not meet the labeling requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139.

Tires produced with the incorrect cord material can increase the risk of tire failure, which in turn increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 13, 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
150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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