National High Traffic Safety Administration Tire Recall November 9, 2019

Good morning,

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has had a busy week.  They began the week with vehicle recalls followed by a child seat recall and now tires are being recalled.

Please review this recall.  The tread on your tires might separate leading to a blowout and possible loss of vehicle control.

If your tires are affected by this recall please have them replaced as quickly as possible.  This will be at no charge. 

Have a safe motoring week! 

Please click on the following NHTSA Recall ID links to view the recall information.

NHTSA Recall ID Number :	19T008
Synopsis :	Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo) is recalling certain Falken ZIEX CT50 A/S tires, size P255/50R20 104V, having date code 1619, Dunlop SP Sport 5000 tires, size 215/45R18 89W, having date code 0919, and Goodyear Eagle LS2 tires size P215/50R17 90V, having date code 0619. An incorrect rubber compound may have been used in manufacturing, which may allow sections near the tread surface to become partially detached. A detached tread can decrease vehicle stability thereby increasing the risk of a crash. Goodyear Eagle LS2 tires size P215/50R17 90V, having date code 0619 have been recovered from dealer inventory before sold to consumers. Sumitomo will notify owners and dealers of the remaining recalled Falken ZIEX CT50 A/S tires, size P255/50R20 104V, having date code 1619, and Dunlop SP Sport 5000 tires, size 215/45R18 89W, having date code 0919. Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 6, 2019. Owners may contact Sumitomo customer service at 1-800-845-8378.