Sumitomo Rubber USA (Sumitomo) is recalling certain Falken Wildpeak AT3W with size 265/70R17 115T and Wildpeak HT02 with size LT235/85R16 120/116S tires. Due to a manufacturing error, the tires may have a puncture in the sidewall and leak air. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles.”
Sumitomo Rubber USA – Tire Sidewall May Have Puncture/FMVSS 139
| Report Received Date | 12/07/2023 |
| NHTSA ID | 23T010000 |
| Consequence Summary | A loss of air pressure can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 11, 2024. Owners may contact Sumitomo customer service at 1-877-763-0416. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 1900 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23T010000) |
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