Falken Ziex Ct50 A/S recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 21, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. recalls Falken Ziex Ct50 A/S, Eagle Ls2, SP Sport 5000 (tires)

Recall number

19T008000

Brand / firm

Falken, Goodyear, Dunlop

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,286 units

Why it was recalled

A detached tread can decrease vehicle stability thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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 2019. Owners may contact Sumitomo/Falken customer service at 1-877-763-0416 or Goodyear/Dunlop customer service at 1-800-321-2136.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.