Defect Description For Recall
Certain Yokohama Tires, Size P215/60R15 Avid H4S 93H, Manufactured Between December 2, 2007, And September 19, 2009, Fail To Conform To The Tire Identification Requirement 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
10T001000
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
Yokohama’S Petition For Relief From Remedy Based On Its Belief That The Noncompliance Was Inconsequential To Motor Vehicle Safety Was Denied By Nhtsa On February 16, 2012. Accordingly, Yokohama Will Conduct A Safety Recall Campaign. It Will Notify Registered Owners And Provide Free Replacement Tires. The Safety Recall Began On April 27, 2012. Owners May Contact Yokohama Campaign Service Center At 1-888-801-4162.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Yokohama Tire Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20071202
End Of Manufacture
20090919
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
6254
Date Owners Notified
20120427
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Yokohama Tire Corporation
Date Report Received
20100121
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
139