FALKEN — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-11-06

Falken WildPeak AT4W tires, manufacturing defect

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-11-06
Manufacturer	Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC
Models affected	WILDPEAK AT4W/275/60R20 115T
Units affected	150
Defect	Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC (Sumitomo) is recalling certain Falken WildPeak AT4W size 275/60R20 115T tires. The tires may have been produced using the incorrect cord material for one of the plies. The sidewall label incorrectly identifies the generic name of the cord material. As such, the affected tires do not meet the labeling requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, ?New pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles.?_x000D_ Tires produced with the incorrect cord material can increase the risk of tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	TIRES
Remedy	Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2024. Owners may contact Sumitomo customer service at 1-877-763-0416.
Recall number	24T013000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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