Automotive Tire News & Recalls

May 6, 2022 NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T006000
Cracks In Tread Grooves/FMVSS 119
Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T006000

Manufacturer Continental Tire the Americas, LLC

Components TIRES

Potential Number of Units Affected 68,770

Summary

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC. (Continental Tire) is recalling certain TKC80, ContiGo!, K62, and LB Continental Motorcycle tires. Please refer to the recall report for specific tire information. Cracks longer than 3/16 inch may develop in the tread grooves. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Remedy

Continental Tire will notify owners and replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Continental customer service at 1-888-799-2168.

May 6, 2022 NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T007000
Tire Bead Separation/FMVSS 119
Tire bead separation can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T007000

Manufacturer Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.

Components TIRES

Potential Number of Units Affected 6,993

Summary

Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo) is recalling certain Sumitomo and Falken tires. Please refer to the recall report for specific tire information. A deformation may occur in the tires near the bead, which could result in bead separation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars."

Remedy

Sumitomo will notify owners and replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact Sumitomo customer service at 1-800-845-8378.

June 2, 2022 NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T009000
Tire Tread May Separate
Tread separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T009000

Manufacturer Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Components TIRES

Potential Number of Units Affected 173,237

Summary

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) is recalling certain G159 tires, size 275/70R22.5 with DOT date codes 046 through 0403. The tread may separate from the tire.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tires installed on recreational vehicles, free of charge, and provide a $60 voucher for the cost of professionally weighing a recreational vehicle. Goodyear will offer a $500 refund for tires not installed on a vehicle. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Goodyear customer service at 1-800-592-3267.

August 13, 2022 NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T013000
Tire Belt May Separate/ FMVSS 139
Belt separation may lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T013000

Manufacturer Zhaoqing Junhong Co., Ltd.

Components TIRES

Summary

Zhaoqing Junhong Co., Ltd. (Zhaoquing) is recalling certain Antares Comfort A5 tires, size LT265/75R16 10PR 123/120S. The belt may separate from the tire. 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."

Remedy

The remedy is currently under development. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Zhaoqing's customer service at 1-758-363-7668.

July 28, 2022 NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T012000
Tire Sidewall Separation/FMVSS 139
Sidewall separation can lead to tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T012000

Manufacturer Shandong New Continent Tire Co., Ltd.

Components TIRES

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,045

Summary

Shandong New Continent Tire Co., Ltd (SNC) is recalling certain Rolling Big Power Repulsor M/T Tires, size 285/75R16LT with DOT date codes 1418 through 1622 (AJD6LCDE1418- AJD6LCDE1622). Due to a manufacturing issue, the sidewall may separate from the tire. 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."

Remedy

SNC will reimburse the total amount paid for replacement tire(s) up to the retail price of the recalled tire(s), plus a fixed amount for installation and rotation. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Shandong's customer service via email at [email protected].

August 25, 2022 NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T014000
Tire Sidewall Separation/ FMVSS 139
A sidewall separation may cause a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T014000

Manufacturer PT. Elangperdana Tyre Industry

Components TIRES

Potential Number of Units Affected 33,107

Summary

PT. Elangperdana Tyre Industry (EP Tyre) is recalling certain Zeetex AT 1000 and 126/123R Zeetex AT1000 tires. Please see the recall report for a complete list of affected tire sizes and DOT date codes. The sidewall may prematurely separate near the bead area of the tire. 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."

Remedy

EP Tyre will provide a refund to owners who purchased the affected tires. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 2022. Owners may contact EP Tyre's customer service at +62 (21) 876-5105.

September 14, 2022 NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T017000
Incomplete Curing of the Tread Base Rubber
Inadequate curing may lead to tread separating from the tire, causing vehicle instability, and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T017000

Manufacturer Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC

Components TIRES

Potential Number of Units Affected 5,814

Summary

Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC (Sumitomo) is recalling certain Falken Pro G5 CSV tires, size 235/65R17 104V, 235/65R18 106V, 245/50R20 102V, and 265/50R20 111V. An inadequate sulfur level in the tread base compound prevented proper curing of the tread base rubber.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2022. Owners may contact Falken tire's customer service at 1-877-763-0416.

October 28, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22T020000
Tires with Incorrect Date Code/FMVSS 119
The incorrect date code hinders drivers from accurately identifying the age of the tire and makes it difficult to determine if the tire is affected by a safety recall, which can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T020000
Manufacturer Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc
Components TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected 119
Summary
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc (YOHTA) is recalling certain Alliance High Speed Rib Implement Tire 12.5L-15 FI, 11L-15FI, Primex Highway R-550 Steer and Trailer 11-22.5, Alliance 317 Implement 10.5-20 IMP, and Alliance Stubble Proof 319 SPH 11L-15FI tires. The date code portion of the Tire Identification Number (TIN) states the incorrect manufacture date on the sidewall of the tire. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires, Other than Passenger Cars."
Remedy
YOHTA will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 09, 2022. Owners may contact YOHTA's customer service at 1-800-343-3276.

November 3, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22T021000
Damaged Tire Bead
Damaged tires can lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T021000
Manufacturer Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
Components TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected 12,615
Summary
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation (BATO) is recalling certain Firestone Destination LE2 tires, size P265/65R17 110S (DOT date codes 2522 through 2622) Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S tires, size 235/55R20 102V (DOT date codes 2422 through 2722) and Bridgestone Turanza EL440 tires, size 235/50R18 97V (DOT date codes 2521 through 2621). The tires may have sustained cuts and tears during the sorting process, which can result in tire damage.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed between December 19, 2022 and January 2, 2023. Owners may contact BATO's customer service at 1-800-847-3272.

December 5, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22T022000
Tire Sidewall May Break
Overcured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or experience tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T022000
Manufacturer Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
Components TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,937
Summary
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental Tire) is recalling certain 4x4 Contact, size 255/55R19 111V XL, PureContact LS, size 215/60R16 95V, and TerrainContact H/T, size 255/55R20 107H tires. The tires may have been overcured during manufacturing.
Remedy
Continental Tire will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 12, 2023. Owners may contact Continental Tire's customer service at 1-888-799-2168.

December 8, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22T023000
Missing DOT Certification Symbol/FMVSS 109 & 139
Tires that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T023000
Manufacturer Michelin North America, Inc.
Components TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected 16,983
Summary
Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain X, XWX, Pilote X, XVS, TRX, MXV, XAS, TB 15, XDX, ZX, VHC, TB 5, XM+, and PB 20 specialty tires, sold for use on certain vintage and antique vehicles. Please see the attached products listing for a complete list of all affected tires and sizes. The DOT certification symbol is missing from the tire sidewalls. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 109, "New Pneumatic and Certain Specialty Tires," and 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
Remedy
Michelin will replace the tires, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Michelin's customer service at 1-866-324-2835.

December 15, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22T024000
Tire Tread May Separate/FMVSS 119
Tread separation can result in tire failure and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22T024000
Manufacturer Yokohama Tire Corporation
Components TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected 6,125
Summary
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."
Remedy
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.

Goodyear faces criminal investigation over RV tire recall

Byron Hurd
Thu, January 26, 2023





Goodyear is under criminal investigation over its handling of an RV tire recall campaign initiated in 2022. The campaign targeted the Goodyear G159, a tire originally produced between 1996 and 2003, after an investigation revealed multiple instances of tread separation that lead to crashes, some of which were fatal. Per the Associated Press, it's not yet clear why the grand jury is collecting evidence, but it is likely an attempt to ascertain whether Goodyear acted in good faith regarding the defect — the company asserts it did — when it first learned of the issue, allegedly as far back as 2002.

NHTSA's initial investigation into the Goodyear G159 began in 2017 when a lawsuit was filed alleging safety defects had led to motorhome crashes that resulted in deaths and injuries to their occupants. Goodyear began cooperating with NHTSA's investigation in 2018, but ultimately declined to conduct a recall. Bringing to mind the infamous Firestone campaign of the 1990s, Goodyear insisted that the tires were not defective, but were being used outside of their prescribed operating conditions, citing examples of customers overloading and/or underinflating their tires. Goodyear says the motorhome manufacturers also failed to specify proper reserve loads.

In its statement to AP, Goodyear said the G159 consistently met the company's "demanding" safety standards. Compounding the issue, the tire had been out of production for nearly two decades; virtually eliminating the possibility that one could be encountered in a retail setting. But after further pressure, Goodyear agreed to initiate a recall campaign to address any tires that may have slipped through the cracks.

February 16, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23T001000
Incorrect Tire Identification Number/FMVSS 574
Missing TIN information can make it difficult for tire owners to identify the tire in the event of a recall, increasing the risk of driving with a recalled tire which could result in a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23T001000
Manufacturer Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
Components TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected 3
Summary
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental Tire) is recalling certain General Altimax RT43, size 175/65R14 82T tires. The tires contain a tire identification number (TIN) that is missing the 3-digit plant code and the 6-symbol manufacturer's identification mark. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 574, "Tire Identification & Recordkeeping."
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 3. 2023. Owners may contact Continental Tire's customer service at 1-888-799-2168.

April 13, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23T002000
Insufficient Traction for Snow Tires/FMVSS 139
Tires that do not provide sufficient traction as expected can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23T002000
Manufacturer Michelin North America, Inc.
Components TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected 542,110
Summary
Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain Agilis CrossClimate C-Metric tires with DOT codes 0117 through 1423. Please see the attached tire chart for a list of all affected sizes. The tires are labeled as snow tires, but do not have sufficient traction to perform in all snow weather conditions. 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."
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk will be mailed June 12, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Michelin's customer service at 1-866-324-2835.

Airless tires aren't ready for production cars, but European police are eyeing them because they can't be shot out during car chases, a Michelin executive said in a recent interview with The Drive.

"The police of some European countries visited us and said, 'Guys, we want this under our cars, because when we have to rush after the bad guys, usually they put a bullet in our tires before they go. So, we need it,'" Michelin senior vice president Bruno de Feraudy said in the interview, adding that Michelin had tested its Uptis airless tire at speeds up to 130 mph on police vehicles on its own track.

Police cars aren't the only potential application. In the same article, Michelin CEO Florent Menegaux is quoted as saying autonomous vehicles might be a good fit as well, again because they aren't prone to punctures like conventional pneumatic tires. That means passengers won't have to get out of a vehicle they're not even driving to change a tire.

Michelin first showed the prototype Uptis, short for Unique Puncture-proof Tire System, on a Chevrolet Bolt EV in 2019. At the time, General Motors said it would test the Uptis tires on a fleet of Bolt EVs, with a view toward making them available on production vehicles as early as 2024.

In the interview, Menegaux said Michelin has also been in talks with Tesla about testing the Uptis tires, but neither executive would confirm that the 2024 launch date discussed by GM is still valid. While Michelin launched an airless tire for UTVs in 2018, and showed a version for lawnmowers and skid-steer loaders before that, it's unclear when, if ever, you'll be able to use them on your car. Menegaux noted that airless tires will likely always be limited to specific applications, and won't replace conventional tires.

Other tire manufacturers, including Bridgestone, Goodyear, and Hankook, have shown prototype or concept airless tires over the years as well.

Bridgestone Turanza EV Grand Touring Tire Promises Good Performance Without Sacrificing Range

Kevin Williams

Published May 26, 2023



Bridgestone unveils a new tire meant for EVs.


EVs are a little different compared to gas cars. They tend to be heavier, with all of their batteries mounted low. They make torque instantly and are often much quicker than their gas counterparts. Thus, EVs need a specialty tire to rein in their inherently different driving dynamics. Bridgestone’s new Turanza EV Grand Touring tire is meant as a direct OEM replacement for premium EVs, according to the brand.



It seems like Bridgestone has really taken the differences in EV to heart, crafting a tire that specifically addresses the common issues that plague EV tires. It features ENLITEN technology, a feature that Bridgestone says helps “optimize all-season performance, provide longer wear life, and allow for the incorporation of renewable and recycled materials in its tire products.” The tread is meant to stave off wear, but not at the expense of performance, especially in wet conditions. It claims to offer good steering and handling feel, but not compromising rolling resistance. So, range shouldn’t be too affected by the Turanza EV tires. The tire even incorporates a 50% blend of recycled materials.
Bridgestone says it plans to deploy the ENLITEN philosophy and technology across more tire models in its lineup. Coupled with the use of sustainable materials, the tire looks to make an impact on how EV drivers drive, without befouling the environment. Tires make a big difference in how EVs work – it’s great to see more options for savvy and environmentally conscious consumers to choose from.