Falken Wildpeak AT3W, Falken Wildpeak HT02: Tires recall
NHTSA campaign 23T010000 · 1,900 units potentially affected · filed Dec 7, 2023
What's wrong
Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC (Sumitomo) is recalling certain Falken Wildpeak AT3W with size 265/70R17 115T and Wildpeak HT02 with size LT235/85R16 120/116S tires. Due to a manufacturing error, the tires may have a puncture in the sidewall and leak air. 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."
Why it matters
A loss of air pressure can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2024. Owners may contact Sumitomo customer service at 1-877-763-0416.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23T010000
- Manufacturer no.
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- Manufacturer
- Sumitomo Rubber Usa, Llc
- Component
- TIRES:SIDEWALL
- Units affected
- 1,900
- Report received
- Dec 7, 2023
- Owner letters
- Jan 18, 2024
- Type
- Tires
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Falken Wildpeak AT3W 9999
- Falken Wildpeak HT02 9999