Yokohama, Continental, Toyo Tires recall
Recalled January 25, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05T001000 · Yokohama
Hazard
THE OVERALL DURABILITY OF THE TIRE IS REDUCED, WHICH IF DRIVEN UNCHECKED, THE TIRE COULD DEGRADE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
CONTINENTAL TIRE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EITHER YOKOHAMA AT 1-800-722-9888, CONTINENTAL AT 1-800-726-7113, OR TOYO AT 1-800-442-8696.
Units
143 units
Description
A VARIETY OF CONTINENTAL, TOYO, GENERAL, AND YOKOHAMA TIRES WHICH THE RUBBER COMPOUND USED IN THE SHOULDER PAD COMPONENT OF THE TIRE IS NOT THE SPECIFIED RUBBER COMPOUND AS DETAILED IN THE TIRE SPECIFICATION.
What to do
CONTINENTAL TIRE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EITHER YOKOHAMA AT 1-800-722-9888, CONTINENTAL AT 1-800-726-7113, OR TOYO AT 1-800-442-8696.
Product
Yokohama HDL · Yokohama HSL · Yokohama HSR · Yokohama HTL · Yokohama M122 · Yokohama M127 · Yokohama RY023 · Yokohama RY587 · Yokohama RY617 · Yokohama S380A · Yokohama ST250 · Yokohama TY517
Manufacturer(s)
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →