Yokohama Ty517 Mc2 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 15, 2022

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Yokohama Tire Corporation recalls Yokohama Ty517 Mc2, Bluearth 109l (tires)

Recall number

22T024000

Brand / firm

Yokohama

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 6,125 units

Why it was recalled

Tread separation can result in tire failure and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Yokohama Tire Corporation (Yokohama Tire) is recalling certain TY517 MC2 tires, size 295/75R22.5 16H, and BluEarth 109L tires, size 295/75R22.5 14G, with DOT date code 2222. The tires may have been produced with an incorrectly manufactured rubber compound, which can cause the rubber adhesion to fail and result in tread separation. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires- Other than Passenger Cars."

What to do

Dealers will inspect and replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 30, 2023. Owners may contact Yokohama's customer service at 1-800-423-4544.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.