22T024 Tire Tread May Separate – Yokohama TY517 MC2 & BluEarth 109L Tires

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
Recall 22T024 Notification Letter to Owners-R 12.27.22
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
NHTSA Recall No. 22T024
Dear Yokohama Tire Owner:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Yokohama Tire Corporation (Yokohama) has determined that a safety defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Yokohama tires. ! I M P O R T A N T !
⮚ Your Tire is being recalled
⮚ You should contact your nearest Yokohama Tire Dealer to schedule an inspection of your tires REASON FOR THIS RECALL
The recall is because of a manufacturing anomaly. These tires may have been manufactured with an out-of-specification tread base compound. There is potential for a portion of the tread to separate from the casing of the tire increasing the risk of a crash. These tires were manufactured between May 29, 2022 and June 4, 2022 at Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi.
AFFECTED TIRES
Tire Model Tire Size Load
Range Yokohama Part Number DOT TIN
(“Serial”) Begins With DOT TIN (“Serial”) Ends With TY517 MC²
BluEarth 109L 295/75R22.5 H
295/75R22.5 G 120151731
120110901 1FABTYJAH FABTJAW 2222
2222 WHAT WE WILL DO
Yokohama will replace free of charge any tires subject to this recall with tires of comparable value. This replacement includes the cost of mounting and balancing the replacement tires. In the case of a dual assembly, Yokohama will allow both tires in the dual assembly to be replaced with new Yokohama tires. If you choose to replace your tires subject to this recall with another manufacturer’s tires, instead of receiving Yokohama replacement tires, Yokohama will offer a pro-rated tread depth credit of the original purchase price. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Please contact your Yokohama tire dealer as soon as possible to arrange a service date and so the dealer may order the necessary replacement tires. Instructions for making this correction have been sent to your dealer and the replacement tires are available in
ry. The labor time necessary to perform this service correction is Thursday, January 5, 2023
Recall 22T024 Notification Letter to Owners-R 12.27.22
approximately 30 minutes. Please ask your dealer if you wish to know how much additional time will be needed to schedule and process the replacement of your tires. Your Yokohama tire dealer is best equipped to obtain parts and provide service to ensure that your tires are replaced as promptly as possible. If, however, your dealer does not remedy this condition within three (3) days, we recommend you contact the Yokohama’s customer service by calling 1-800-722-9888 or [email protected]. If you no longer own this tire, please forward to Yokohama the information of the new owner, by contacting Yokohama customer service at 1-800-722-9888, or [email protected] , or by visiting our website at www.yokohamatruck.com. If you have further questions or concerns, contact Yokohama customer service by calling 1-800-722-9888, or [email protected] , or visit our website at www.yokohamatruck.com/owners-circle/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 you have already paid to have your tire replaced for this condition, you may be eligible for reimbursement of the charges you paid for the replacement. To learn more about what you need to do to obtain reimbursement, contact Yokohama customer service by calling 1-800-722-9888, or [email protected] , or visit our website at www.yokohamatruck.com/owners-circle/recalls.
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 apologiz for any inconvenience this safety recall may cause, but your safety is our
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Recall 22T024 Letter to Dealers-R01.05.23
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE
NHTSA Recall No. 22T024
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. All questions regarding this recall should be directed to Yokohama Tire Corporation toll free at 1-800-722-9888 or [email protected]. To: All Yokohama Dealers Yokohama Tire Corporation has determined that a safety defect exists in certain Yokohama Commercial tires. These tires were manufactured at Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi between May 29, 2022, and June 4, 2022 The recall is because of a manufacturing anomaly. There is potential for a portion of the tread to separate from the casing of the tire increasing the risk of a crash. Registered tire owners will be notified by mail about the recall and will be instructed to contact their local dealer for return and replacement. There is no cost to owners for the recall.
IDENTIFYING THE TIRES
The subject tires are:
Tire Model Tire Size Load
Range Yokohama Part Number DOT TIN (“Serial”) Begins With DOT TIN (“Serial”) Ends With TY517 MC²
BluEarth 109L 295/75R22.5 H
295/75R22.5 G 120151731
120110901 1FABTYJAH FABTJAW 2222
2222 WHAT YOU CAN DO
Dealers are asked to identify and return to Yokohama Tire Corporation any tires subject to this recall that they may have in stock. Please be reminded that it is a violation of Federal law for you to sell or lease the above Commercial tires covered by this notification. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law. Dealers are also asked to assist end-users in identifying if they have tires subject to this recall on their vehicles. If tires subject to this recall are found on the end-user’s vehicle, dealers are asked to remove these tires and replace them with Yokohama or other brand tires of comparable value. In the case of a dual assembly, Yokohama will allow both tires in the dual assembly to be with new Yokohama tires. Recall 22T024 Letter to Dealers-R01.05.23
WHAT WE WILL DO
Yokohama will compensate dealers for the inspection and replacement of all tires subject to this recall, as well as for any tires not subject to this recall but require replacement according to the scenarios described above. If eligible tire(s) are confirmed by Yokohama, free replacement credit will be granted for identical or available functionally similar Yokohama tires (at Yokohama’s discretion).
Tread depth proration credit will be granted if non-Yokohama brand tires are installed. In addition to the regular warranty claim handling allowances defined in the Yokohama warranty claims procedure manual, a $30 per tire mounting allowance will also be credited. RETURNING TIRES TO YOKOHAMA
Dealers are asked to fill out claim forms as they would with all other warranty returns with the words “Tread base Compound Recall” on the Standard Warranty Claim Form as the “Reason for removal” Refer to the “Yokohama Mississippi Tread base Compound Recall” Technical Services Bulletin for further shipping instructions (https://www.yokohamatruck.com/dealers-fleets). Registered owners of eligible tires will receive a dated letter with instructions for the service campaign. Owners have 60 days from the date of the letter to take advantage of the free replacement policy. After the 60 day period, the Yokohama Standard Limited Warranty coverage and policy will apply. Yokohama is required to advise you of the following information:
IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW FOR A DEALER TO SELL, LEASE, REUSE, OR RESELL A DEFECTIVE TIRE.
If a Yokohama authorized dealer knowingly sells or leases new or used defective tires, the sale must be reported to the Associate Administrator for Safety Assurance, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, DC 20590, or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424- 9153); or go to www.nhtsa.gov within five working days of such a release to report.
CONTACTING YOKOHAMA
Yokohama Tire Corporation encourages all dealers, owners and purchasers of Yokohama products who have questions or safety concerns relating to this recall to contact
Yokohama toll free at 1-800-722-9888 or [email protected].

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Yokohama Tire Corporation is initiating a voluntary recall of certain tires manufactured in The West Point, MS plant in May and June 2022. These tires may have been manufactured with an out-of-specification tread base compound. There is potential for a portion of the tread to separate from the casing of the tire increasing the risk of a crash. Yokohama will replace the subject tires at no charge to consumers. 1. What tires are subject to this recall: “Eligible Tires”? Tire Model TY517 MC²
BluEarth 109L Tire Size 295/75R22.5
295/75R22.5 Load Range H
G Yokohama Part Number 120151731
120110901 DOT TIN (“Serial”) Begins With 1FABTYJAH FABTJAW DOT TIN (“Serial”) Ends
With
2222
2222 2. What tire condition is involved?
The tires subject to this recall may have been produced with an improperly manufactured tread base rubber compound. The rubber adhesion may be inadequate, resulting in a separation of the tread from the casing of the tire 3. What is the effect of this condition for driving safety?
If portions of the tread separate from the casing during operation, there is an increased risk of a crash. 4. How do I handle dual assembly tire replacements?
In the case a dual assembly affected, Yokohama will allow both tires in the dual assembly to be replaced with new Yokohama tires. 5. How do I process the removed tires for warranty reimbursement?
Submit the eligible removed tires under the Yokohama standard limited warranty procedures and state, “Tread Base Compound Recall” on the Standard Warranty Claim Form as the reason for removal. Additional Standard Warranty Claim Forms can be requested by e-mail at [email protected]. Affix corresponding tire identification stickers to the tread portion of claim tires. For example, the sticker numbered G12345-1 would be placed on the tire listed as line item #1 on claim form number G12345. Sticker number G12345-2 would be placed on the tire listed as line item #2, and so on. For new tires remove the new tire tread label prior to shipping. White copy of the Standard Warranty Claim Form is to be placed in an envelope and secured to the tire(s) Tires may be shipped with other warranty submissions or separately using the normal warranty return procedure. Alternate shipping can be arranged by contacting the recall campaign call center (contact info below). If eligible tire(s) are confirmed by Yokohama, free replacement credit will be granted for identical (or substantially similar Yokohama part at Yokohama’s discretion). Tread depth proration credit will be granted if non-Yokohama brand tires are installed. In addition to the regular warranty claim handling allowances defined in the Yokohama warranty claims procedure manual, a $30 per tire mounting allowance will also be credited. TECHNICAL SERVICES BULLETIN
Yokohama Mississippi
Tread base compound Recall
12/15/22 Eligible tires must be sent together with the claim form to:
Yokohama Campaign Service Center | 5925 Opus Drive Groveport, OH 43125.
For further shipment details see the Technical Services bulletin at Yokohamatruck.com/dealers-fleets:
Warranty Returns New Request Form and Authorized Freight Carrier for Columbus, OH Warranty Center 6. What is the “Eligible Time Period” for this recall?
Owners of eligible tires will receive a dated letter with instructions for the service campaign. Owners have 60 days from the date of the letter to take advantage of the free replacement policy. After the 60 day period, the Yokohama Standard Limited Warranty coverage and policy applies. 7. How will owners of eligible tires be notified or become aware of this recall?
Notification letters will be sent to all registered and recorded owners of eligible tires. A public notice will be placed on Yokohamatruck.com. 8. How can anyone find answers to questions?
Go to yokohamatruck.com to find this technical service bulletin, Yokohama dealer locations, etc. 9. What if I need special assistance with this recall?
If you need our assistance, please call or text the Yokohama Campaign Call Center 1-800-722- 9888 or email at [email protected]. Consumer Affairs specialists are available from 6AM to 4PM PST, Monday through Friday.

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-024
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Yokohama Tire Corporation DEC 15, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22T-024 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Yokohama Tire Corporation Address : 1 MacArthur Place
Santa Ana CA 92707
Company phone : 800 423 4544
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 6,125 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Tire Information :
Tire Brand 1 : Yokohama Tire Line : TY517 MC2
Tire Size : 295/75R22.5 16H
Descriptive Information : The improperly manufactured rubber compound was used only on 1 manufacturing day (30-May-2022), so the recall is limited to a single TIN: 1FABT YJAH 2222. There were a total of 70 tires potentially manufactured with suspect material (2 of which were already returned as a warranty claim).
Production Dates : MAY 30, 2022 – MAY 30, 2022
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1FA BT YJAH 2222 2222 Tire Brand 2 : YOKOHAMA Tire Line : BluEarth 109L Tire Size : 295/75R22.5 14G
Descriptive Information : The improperly manufactured rubber compound was used only on 1 manufacturing day (30-May-2022), so the recall is limited to a single TIN: FABT JAW 2222. There were a total of 3 tires potentially manufactured with suspect material.
Production Dates : MAY 30, 2022 – MAY 30, 2022
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code FA BT JAW 2222 2222 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-024 Page 2 Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The tires subject to this recall may have been produced with an improperly manufactured rubber compound. The rubber adhesion may be inadequate, resulting in a separation of the tread from the tire casing.
FMVSS 1 : 119 – New pneumatic tires- other than passenger cars FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Portions of the tire tread may separate from the casing, increasing the risk of a crash. In small separations, a vibration may be present. If left in service, the separation could grow and result in tread detachment.
Description of the Cause : A batch of tread base rubber compound was improperly manufactured with a low level of sulfur that prevented proper curing of the rubber compound. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : It is likely that a vibration will be present in the tire, and will increasingly grow worse, until the tread separates. Involved Components : Component Name : NR Component Description : NR Component Part Number : NR Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi Address : 1 Yokohama Blvd
West Point Mississippi 39773
Country : United States Chronology :
Best One reported 2 TY517 MC2 tires for warranty claim. The tires had been installed in the drive position on a fleet owned by First Choice Logistics.
The tread detachment was noticed by the fleet maintenance personnel. The tires were removed and submitted to Best One for the warranty claim.
The YTC Commercial Sales rep reviewed the tires and submitted the claim. Photos of the claim tire were reviewed by the Yokohama Warranty Inspection Supervisor and forwarded to CQA on 11/4/22.
CQA issued a product hold on 11/7/22 for this part number and DOT week 2222. The product hold was The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-024 Page 3 expanded to all production weeks of this part number on 11/9/22.
The warranty tires were shipped to the manufacturing plant YTMM and received on 11/15/22. After an initial investigation, the tires were shipped to Japan for detailed analysis.
The tires arrived in Japan 11/24/22. Investigation and chemical analysis were begun in the week of 11/28.
On 12/9/2022, the Market Measures Committee reviewed the results of the investigation and the product hold was expanded to include a 2nd part number, but limited to a single week of production. The MMC forwarded their recommendation to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee determined that a defect existed that met the requirements of a potential risk to vehicle safety on 12/12/2022. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Yokohama will compensate dealers for the inspection and replacement of
all tires subject to this recall. Yokohama will replace free of charge any tires subject to this recall with tires of comparable value. This replacement includes the cost of mounting and balancing the replacement tires. If the owner chooses to replace their tires with another manufacturer’s tires, instead of receiving Yokohama replacement tires, Yokohama will offer a pro-rated tread depth credit of the original purchase price. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Yokohama TY517 MC2 295/75R22.5 16H (Yokohama Part number 120151731), identified by TIN 1FABT YJAH 2222, and Yokohama BluEarth 109L 295/75R22.5 14G (Yokohama Part number 120110901), identified by TIN FABT JAW 2222, are the only recalled tires. The remedy tires will be from different production weeks, or from different manufacturing facilities (i.e., they will have a different Plant ID Code, or a different M Code in the TIN).
The recall condition was corrected when the quantity of suspect rubber compound was exhausted on 30-May-2022. This was confirmed by material testing on subsequent lots of the material. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : All known registered customers and Yokohama dealers will receive
notification of the recall, instructions on how to identify the potentially impacted tires, information regarding the removal of the tires from service, and instructions on the return/replacement of the impacted tires.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 30, 2023 – FEB 10, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 30, 2023 – FEB 06, 2023 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: The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-024
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Name : Best One Central Illinois Address : 400 W Northtown
Normal IL 61761 Country : US
Company Phone : 3098461180
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-024
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Yokohama Tire Corporation JAN 05, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 22T-024 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Yokohama Tire Corporation Address : 1 MacArthur Place
Santa Ana CA 92707
Company phone : 800 423 4544
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 6,125 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Tire Information :
Tire Brand 1 : Yokohama Tire Line : TY517 MC2
Tire Size : 295/75R22.5 16H
Descriptive Information : The improperly manufactured rubber compound was used only on 1 manufacturing day (30-May-2022), so the recall is limited to a single TIN: 1FABT YJAH 2222. There were a total of 70 tires potentially manufactured with suspect material (2 of which were already returned as a warranty claim).
Production Dates : MAY 30, 2022 – MAY 30, 2022
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1FA BT YJAH 2222 2222 Tire Brand 2 : YOKOHAMA Tire Line : BluEarth 109L Tire Size : 295/75R22.5 14G
Descriptive Information : The improperly manufactured rubber compound was used only on 1 manufacturing day (30-May-2022), so the recall is limited to a single TIN: FABT JAW 2222. There were a total of 3 tires potentially manufactured with suspect material.
Production Dates : MAY 30, 2022 – MAY 30, 2022
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code FA BT JAW 2222 2222 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-024 Page 2 Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The tires subject to this recall may have been produced with an improperly manufactured rubber compound. The rubber adhesion may be inadequate, resulting in a separation of the tread from the tire casing.
FMVSS 1 : 119 – New pneumatic tires- other than passenger cars FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : Portions of the tire tread may separate from the casing, increasing the risk of a crash. In small separations, a vibration may be present. If left in service, the separation could grow and result in tread detachment.
Description of the Cause : A batch of tread base rubber compound was improperly manufactured with a low level of sulfur that prevented proper curing of the rubber compound. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : It is likely that a vibration will be present in the tire, and will increasingly grow worse, until the tread separates. Involved Components : Component Name : YOKOHAMA BluEarth 109L Tire
Component Description : YOKOHAMA BluEarth 109L 295/75R22.5 14G Component Part Number : 120110901 Component Name : Yokohama TY517 MC2 Tire
Component Description : Yokohama TY517 MC2 295/75R22.5 16H Component Part Number : 120151731 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mississippi Address : 1 Yokohama Blvd
West Point Mississippi 39773
Country : United States Chronology : The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-024 Page 3 Best One reported 2 TY517 MC2 tires for warranty claim. The tires had been installed in the drive position on a fleet owned by First Choice Logistics.
The tread detachment was noticed by the fleet maintenance personnel. The tires were removed and submitted to Best One for the warranty claim.
The YTC Commercial Sales rep reviewed the tires and submitted the claim. Photos of the claim tire were reviewed by the Yokohama Warranty Inspection Supervisor and forwarded to CQA on 11/4/22.
CQA issued a product hold on 11/7/22 for this part number and DOT week 2222. The product hold was expanded to all production weeks of this part number on 11/9/22.
The warranty tires were shipped to the manufacturing plant YTMM and received on 11/15/22. After an initial investigation, the tires were shipped to Japan for detailed analysis.
The tires arrived in Japan 11/24/22. Investigation and chemical analysis were begun in the week of 11/28.
On 12/9/2022, the Market Measures Committee reviewed the results of the investigation and the product hold was expanded to include a 2nd part number, but limited to a single week of production. The MMC forwarded their recommendation to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee determined that a defect existed that met the requirements of a potential risk to vehicle safety on 12/12/2022. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Yokohama will compensate dealers for the inspection and replacement of
all tires subject to this recall. Yokohama will replace free of charge any tires subject to this recall with tires of comparable value. This replacement includes the cost of mounting and balancing the replacement tires. If the owner chooses to replace their tires with another manufacturer’s tires, instead of receiving Yokohama replacement tires, Yokohama will offer a pro-rated tread depth credit of the original purchase price. If an owner has already incurred costs in order to remedy a tire within the recall population, Yokohama will reimburse those costs to include the inspection, replacement tire, mounting and balancing, as above. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Yokohama TY517 MC2 295/75R22.5 16H (Yokohama Part number 120151731), identified by TIN 1FABT YJAH 2222, and Yokohama BluEarth 109L 295/75R22.5 14G (Yokohama Part number 120110901), identified by TIN FABT JAW 2222, are the only recalled tires. The remedy tires will be from different production weeks, or from different manufacturing facilities (i.e., they will have a different Plant ID Code, or a different M Code in the TIN).
The recall condition was corrected when the quantity of suspect rubber compound was exhausted on 30-May-2022. This was confirmed by material testing on subsequent lots of the material. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : All known registered customers and Yokohama dealers will receive
notification of the recall, instructions on how to identify the potentially The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-024
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impacted tires, information regarding the removal of the tires from service, and instructions on the return/replacement of the impacted tires.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JAN 30, 2023 – FEB 10, 2023
Planned Owner Notification Date : JAN 30, 2023 – FEB 06, 2023 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 : Best One Central Illinois Address : 400 W Northtown
Normal IL 61761 Country : US
Company Phone : 3098461180
* NR – Not Reported

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