Defect Description For Recall
Certain Yokohama Replacement Tires, Size 205/50R16 A680 87V, Manufactured Between September 1, 2007 And November 28, 2009, Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires For Light Vehicles.” The Molded Markings On One Sidewall Do Not Contain The Complete Tire Identification Number (Tin) Or Partial (Tin) As Required.
Make Of Vehicle
YOKOHAMA
Model Of Vehicle
YOKOHAMA
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
09T014000
Component Description
Tires:Markings
Effect Of Defect
The Lack Of A Tin On Both Sides Of The Tire Could Make It More Difficult For Consumers To Identify These Tires If, In The Future, A Safety-Related Performance Issue Were To Be Discovered. As A Consequence, There Is A Risk That The Tires Would Not Be Removed From Service, Which, In Turn, Could Increase The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
The Safety Recallbegan On April 24, 2012. Owners May Contact Yokohama Campaign Service Center At 1-888-801-4162.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Yokohama Tire Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20070901
End Of Manufacture
20091128
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
1205
Date Owners Notified
20120424
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Yokohama Tire Corporation
Date Report Received
20091222
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
139