Defect Description For Recall
Yokohama Tire Corporation (Yokohama) Is Recalling Certain Avid Touring S Tires, Size 215/65R16 98T Sl, Produced Between February 2009 And April 2009. The Tires May Have Been Produced With An Irregular Geometry In The Casing Turn Up Area Above The Tire Bead In The Lower Sidewall. This Irregular Geometry May Lead To A Lower Sidewall Crack Resulting In A Rapid Loss Of Tire Inflation.
Make Of Vehicle
YOKOHAMA
Model Of Vehicle
AVID TOURING S
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
12T025000
Component Description
Tires:Sidewall
Effect Of Defect
Rapid Air Loss While The Vehicle Is In Use May Result In A Tire Failure That Could Cause A Crash.
Fix Defect
Yokohama Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Tires Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On October 26, 2012. Owners May Contact Yokohama At 1-888-589-3348.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Yokohama Tire Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20090215
End Of Manufacture
20090418
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
10669
Date Owners Notified
20121026
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Yokohama Tire Corporation
Date Report Received
20121002