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Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
A loss of air pressure can increase the risk of a crash.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Sumitomo customer service at 1-877-763-0416.
Who to contact: Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Sumitomo customer service at 1-877-763-0416.
Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC (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."
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC — Tire Sidewall May Have Puncture/FMVSS 139”
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