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.
Yokohama Tire Corporation – Sidewall Cracking/Air Loss
| Report Received Date | 10/02/2012 |
| NHTSA ID | 12T025000 |
| Consequence Summary | Rapid air loss while the vehicle is in use may result in a tire failure that could cause a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 10669 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12T025000) |
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