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Saturday, May 14, 2022

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Tire Recall, May 14, 2022

 Happy Weekend!

Despite the fact that it is the weekend, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced its third tire recall of the week.

Tires affected by this recall might fail possibly causing loss of vehicle control and a crash.  

Please review the recall information.  If your vehicle has these tires, please have them replaced as soon as possible.  The tires will be replaced at no charge to you.  


NHTSA Recall ID Number :

22T007

Synopsis :

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo) is recalling certain Sumitomo and Falken tires. Please refer to the recall report for specific tire information. A deformation may occur in the tires near the bead, which could result in bead separation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars." Tire bead separation can increase the risk of a crash. Sumitomo will notify owners and replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact Sumitomo customer service at 1-800-845-8378.


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