22T020 Tires with Incorrect Date Code – Alliance & Primex

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February 1, 2023
RECALL No. 22T-020 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Dear Owner of an Alliance or Primex brand tire meeting the description listed below. Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc. has determined that a noncompliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (VMVSS) No. 119 exists which relates to the date code included as the last four digits of the Tire Identification Number on certain Alliance and Primex tires as described below.
Description of Tires Subject to Recall
Subject tires must have all Five Characteristics Marked on the Sidewall I Five Characteristics -I
Manufacturing Brand Size Model Name Load Range Date Code(s) Product No.
Alliance 12.5L-15FI High Speed Rib Load Range F 5219 54300104 Alliance 11L-15 FI High Speed Rib Load Range F 0820 or 2020 54300010 Primex 11-22.5 Highway R-550 Load Range G 0120, 0520 or 2020 407366-33 Alliance 11L-15 FI Stubble Proof 319 SPH Load Range F 2020 31900030 Alliance 10.5-20 IMP 317 12PR 2021 31706505
IMPORTANT!!
• Your Tire is being recalled
• You should contact your nearest Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc. (YOHTA) tire dealer to schedule an inspection of your tires IDENTYFYING TIRES SUBJECT TO RECALL For your assistance in identifying the tires that are subject to this campaign, we have attached a tire sidewall drawing for each of the subject tires in the chart above. Each sidewall drawing shows the Five Characteristics: i) brand name ii) tire size, iii) model name,
iv) load range and v) manufacturing date code. In order for a tire to be subject to replacement under this program, the tire must have sidewall markings that match all Five Characteristics of one of the tires in the chart above. REASON FOR THIS RECALL These tires, manufactured by a YOHTA affiliate India and meeting the descriptions listed above, may not be compliant with FMVSS No. 119. The incorrect date code tire may have been included in the Tire Identification Number on the sidewall of the tire.
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. WHAT YOKOHAMA OFF-HIGHWAY TIRES AMERICA, INC. (YOHTA) WILL DO YOHTA will arrange for replacement of any tires subject to this recall with tires of equivalent value, free of charge. This replacement includes the cost of mounting and balancing the replacement tires. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Please contact an authorized YOHTA tire dealer as soon as possible to schedule a service appointment at the dealership for replacement of the subject tire. Instructions for replacing this tire have been sent to your dealer. You will have 180 days from the date you receive this letter to take advantage of the free replacement policy. The time necessary to perform this service correction is approximately 30 minutes per tire. Your authorized YOHTA tire dealer is best equipped to obtain replacement tires and provide service to ensure that the subject tires are replaced as promptly as possible. If a YOHTA replacement tire cannot be made available at the YOHTA tire dealer in a timely manner, another brand of tire of comparable quality and price will be used as the replacement tire. If, your dealer is unable to remedy this condition within three
(3) days, we recommend you contact YOHTA’s RECALL COORDINATOR for service by calling toll free: 844-921-2778 or emailing at RECALL@YOKOHAMA-OHT.COM If you no longer own this tire, please forward to YOHTA the information of the new owner. Please contact YOHTA’s RECALL COORDINATOR by calling toll free: 844-921-2778 or emailing at RECALL@YOKOHAMA-OHT.COM 2 If you have further questions or concerns, contact YOHTA’s RECALL COORDINATOR by calling toll free: 844-921-2778 or emailing at RECALL@YOKOHAMA-OHT.COM or visit our website at https://yokohama-oht.com/recalls/ If you are the lessor of this vehicle, please forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days to comply with federal regulations. If after having attempted to take advantage of this recall, you believe you have not been able to have your tire remedied without charge and within a reasonable amount of time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, D.C., 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1- 888- 327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. We apologize for any inconvenience this safety recall may cause, but your safety is our first concern. SIDEWALL DRAWINGS A tire will be subject to this recall if it has the same five identifying characteristics marked on its sidewall that match the five characteristics of one of the tires in the chart above. The diagrams below illustrate the location of the various tire characteristics on the sidewall of each tire. 3 Tire Sidewall Drawings of Subject Tires – Recall No. 22T 020 Continued Brand Manufacturing
Size Load Range
Date Code Product No. ALLIANCE lll-lSFI 0820 or 2020 54300010
&IA CJ
17
C:J Brand Name: ALLIANCE Tire Size: 11L•15FI Model Na Brand Product No
PRIMEX 407366 Brand Name: PRIMEX Tire Size: 11-22.5 Model Name Tire Identification Number(TIN)
Date code – DOT1Y49Q0 20
IOlher manuracturing da code tor this lire 0520 (week and year of manutac re) 4 5
Tire Sidewall Drawings of Subject Tires – Recall No. 22T 020 Continued

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-020
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc OCT 28, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22T-020 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America,
Inc
Address : 201 Edgewater Drive
Suite 285 Wakefield MA 01880 Company phone : 800-343-3276 Population :
Number of potentially involved : 119 Estimated percentage with defect : 45 %
Tire Information :
Tire Brand 1 : Alliance Tire Line : High Speed Rib Implement Tire Tire Size : 12.5L-15 FI
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined in consultation with the factory. The tires that are not included in this recall have the correct tire manufacturing date code in the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The number of affected products related to this brand, size, model name, load range and manufacturing date code is 67.
Production Dates : SEP 11, 2017 – SEP 11, 2017
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1Y4 000097 LR F 5219 5219 Tire Brand 2 : Alliance Tire Line : High Speed Rib Implement Tire Tire Size : 11L-15FI
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined in consultation with the factory. The tires that are not included in this recall have the correct tire manufacturing date code in the TIN. The number of affected products related to this brand, size, model name, load range and manufacturing date code is 1.
Production Dates : NOV 22, 2017 – NOV 22, 2017
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1Y4 0009F LR F 0820 0820 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-020 Page 2 Tire Brand 3 : Alliance Tire Line : High Speed Rib Implement Tire Tire Size : 11L-15FI
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined in consultation with the factory. The tires that are not included in this recall have the correct tire manufacturing date code in the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The number of affected products related to this brand, size, model name, load range and manufacturing date code is 31.
Production Dates : DEC 29, 2018 – DEC 31, 2018
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1Y4 00009F LR F 2020 2020 Tire Brand 4 : Primex Tire Line : Highway R-550 Steer and Trailer Tire Size : 11-22.5
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined in consultation with the factory. The tires that are not included in this recall have the correct tire manufacturing date code in the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The number of affected products related to this brand, size, model name, load range and manufacturing date code is 1.
Production Dates : FEB 08, 2018 – FEB 08, 2018
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1Y4 00009Q LR G 0120 0120 Tire Brand 5 : Primex Tire Line : Highway R-550 Steer and Trailer Tire Size : 11-22.5
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined in consultation with the factory. The tires that are not included in this recall have the correct tire manufacturing date code in the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The number of affected products related to this brand, size, model name, load range and manufacturing date code is 7.
Production Dates : OCT 25, 2017 – OCT 25, 2017
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1Y4 00009Q LR G 0520 0520 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-020 Page 3 Tire Brand 6 : Primex Tire Line : Highway R- 550 Steer and Trailer Tire Size : 11-22.5
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined in consultation with the factory. The tires that are not included in this recall have the correct tire manufacturing date code in the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The number of affected products related to this brand, size, model name, load range and manufacturing date code is 7.
Production Dates : OCT 22, 2018 – OCT 22, 2018
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1Y4 00009Q LR G 2020 2020 Tire Brand 7 : Alliance Tire Line : Stubble Proof 319 SPH Tire Size : 11L-15FI
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined in consultation with the factory. The tires that are not included in this recall have the correct tire manufacturing date code in the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The number of affected products related to this brand, size, model name, load range and manufacturing date code is 2
Production Dates : DEC 22, 2019 – DEC 22, 2019
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1Y4 00009K LR F 2020 2020 Tire Brand 8 : Alliance Tire Line : 317 Implement Tire Size : 10.5-20 IMP
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined in consultation with the factory. The tires that are not included in this recall have the correct tire manufacturing date code in the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The number of affected products related to this brand, size, model name, load range and manufacturing date code is 3
Production Dates : DEC 25, 2018 – DEC 25, 2018
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1Y4 00009D 12 PR 2021 2021 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-020 Page 4 Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : Non-compliance with paragraph S6.5(b) of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 119 New Pneumatic Tires for Motor Vehicles with GVWR of more than 4536 kilograms, Trailers and Motorcycles. The incorrect manufacturing date code was included in the Tire Identification Number (TIN) marked on the sidewall of the tire. FMVSS 1 : 119 – New pneumatic tires- other than passenger cars FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : The incorrect date code would make it difficult for an owner to confirm if the tire is subject to recall; in addition, the incorrect manufacturing date code does not accurately identify the age of the tire to the owner.
Description of the Cause : The incorrect manufacturing date code was included in the TIN marked on the sidewall of the tire. Identification of Any Warning NR
that can Occur : Involved Components : Component Name : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
On July 18, 2022, during an analysis of a tire submitted under a warranty claim, Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc. (YOHTA) in consultation with its manufacturing affiliate, ATC Tires Pvt. Ltd. determined that the date code included in the TIN on the sidewall did not accurately correspond to the manufacture date of the tire. Between July 18, 2022 and October 21, 2022, YOHTA and ATC investigated the reason for the inaccurate date The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-020
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
code and learned that additional tires also had the incorrect date code. On October 21, 2022, YOHTA decided that the tires identified in this report did not comply with FMVSS 119 and to file this report.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : YOHTA will replace affected tires. YOHTA does not believe that the
reimbursement plan described in 49 CFR 573.13 is applicable to this recall. No owner would have replaced a tire due to the date code error, because no owner would have been aware of the date code error prior to receiving the notification of this recall. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The tires produced after the manufacturing facility implemented additional processes and reviews to ensure that the date of production is correctly reflected in the manufacturing date code of the TIN, have the correct date code.
The manufacturer implemented additional employee instructions and processes to ensure that the TIN placed on a tire reflect the date of manufacture of the tire.
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : NR
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NOV 09, 2022 – NOV 25, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 09, 2022 – DEC 30, 2022
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR Address : NR
NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-020
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc NOV 08, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22T-020 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America,
Inc
Address : 201 Edgewater Drive
Suite 285 Wakefield MA 01880 Company phone : 800-343-3276 Population :
Number of potentially involved : 119 Estimated percentage with defect : 45 %
Tire Information :
Tire Brand 1 : Alliance Tire Line : High Speed Rib Implement Tire Tire Size : 12.5L-15 FI
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined in consultation with the factory. The tires that are not included in this recall have the correct tire manufacturing date code in the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The number of affected products related to this brand, size, model name, load range and manufacturing date code is 67.
Production Dates : SEP 11, 2017 – SEP 11, 2017
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1Y4 000097 LR F 5219 5219 Tire Brand 2 : Alliance Tire Line : High Speed Rib Implement Tire Tire Size : 11L-15FI
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined in consultation with the factory. The tires that are not included in this recall have the correct tire manufacturing date code in the TIN. The number of affected products related to this brand, size, model name, load range and manufacturing date code is 1.
Production Dates : NOV 22, 2017 – NOV 22, 2017
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1Y4 0009F LR F 0820 0820 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-020 Page 2 Tire Brand 3 : Alliance Tire Line : High Speed Rib Implement Tire Tire Size : 11L-15FI
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined in consultation with the factory. The tires that are not included in this recall have the correct tire manufacturing date code in the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The number of affected products related to this brand, size, model name, load range and manufacturing date code is 31.
Production Dates : DEC 29, 2018 – DEC 31, 2018
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1Y4 00009F LR F 2020 2020 Tire Brand 4 : Primex Tire Line : Highway R-550 Steer and Trailer Tire Size : 11-22.5
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined in consultation with the factory. The tires that are not included in this recall have the correct tire manufacturing date code in the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The number of affected products related to this brand, size, model name, load range and manufacturing date code is 1.
Production Dates : FEB 08, 2018 – FEB 08, 2018
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1Y4 00009Q LR G 0120 0120 Tire Brand 5 : Primex Tire Line : Highway R-550 Steer and Trailer Tire Size : 11-22.5
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined in consultation with the factory. The tires that are not included in this recall have the correct tire manufacturing date code in the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The number of affected products related to this brand, size, model name, load range and manufacturing date code is 7.
Production Dates : OCT 25, 2017 – OCT 25, 2017
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1Y4 00009Q LR G 0520 0520 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-020 Page 3 Tire Brand 6 : Primex Tire Line : Highway R- 550 Steer and Trailer Tire Size : 11-22.5
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined in consultation with the factory. The tires that are not included in this recall have the correct tire manufacturing date code in the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The number of affected products related to this brand, size, model name, load range and manufacturing date code is 7.
Production Dates : OCT 22, 2018 – OCT 22, 2018
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1Y4 00009Q LR G 2020 2020 Tire Brand 7 : Alliance Tire Line : Stubble Proof 319 SPH Tire Size : 11L-15FI
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined in consultation with the factory. The tires that are not included in this recall have the correct tire manufacturing date code in the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The number of affected products related to this brand, size, model name, load range and manufacturing date code is 2
Production Dates : DEC 22, 2019 – DEC 22, 2019
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1Y4 00009K LR F 2020 2020 Tire Brand 8 : Alliance Tire Line : 317 Implement Tire Size : 10.5-20 IMP
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined in consultation with the factory. The tires that are not included in this recall have the correct tire manufacturing date code in the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The number of affected products related to this brand, size, model name, load range and manufacturing date code is 3
Production Dates : DEC 25, 2018 – DEC 25, 2018
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1Y4 00009D 12 PR 2021 2021 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-020 Page 4 Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : Non-compliance with paragraph S6.5(b) of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 119 New Pneumatic Tires for Motor Vehicles with GVWR of more than 4536 kilograms, Trailers and Motorcycles. The incorrect manufacturing date code was included in the Tire Identification Number (TIN) marked on the sidewall of the tire. FMVSS 1 : 119 – New pneumatic tires- other than passenger cars FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : The incorrect date code would make it difficult for an owner to confirm if the tire is subject to recall; in addition, the incorrect manufacturing date code does not accurately identify the age of the tire to the owner, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Description of the Cause : The incorrect manufacturing date code was included in the TIN marked on the sidewall of the tire. Identification of Any Warning NR
that can Occur : Involved Components : Component Name : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NA Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
On July 18, 2022, during an analysis of a tire submitted under a warranty claim, Yokohama Off-Highway Tires America, Inc. (YOHTA) in consultation with its manufacturing affiliate, ATC Tires Pvt. Ltd. determined that the date code included in the TIN on the sidewall did not accurately correspond to the manufacture date of the tire. Between July 18, 2022 and October 21, 2022, YOHTA and ATC investigated the reason for the inaccurate date The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-020
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
code and learned that additional tires also had the incorrect date code. On October 21, 2022, YOHTA decided that the tires identified in this report did not comply with FMVSS 119 and to file this report.
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : YOHTA will replace affected tires. YOHTA does not believe that the
reimbursement plan described in 49 CFR 573.13 is applicable to this recall. No owner would have replaced a tire due to the date code error, because no owner would have been aware of the date code error prior to receiving the notification of this recall. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The tires produced after the manufacturing facility implemented additional processes and reviews to ensure that the date of production is correctly reflected in the manufacturing date code of the TIN, have the correct date code.
The manufacturer implemented additional employee instructions and processes to ensure that the TIN placed on a tire reflect the date of manufacture of the tire.
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : NR
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NOV 09, 2022 – NOV 25, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 09, 2022 – DEC 30, 2022
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : NR Address : NR
NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR
* NR – Not Reported

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