Tire Recalls and Safety Alerts

Sumitomo Rubber USA is recalling 1,900 Falken Wildpeak AT3W size 265/70R17 115T, and Wildpeak HT02 size LT235/85R16 120/116S tires.

Due to a manufacturing error, the tires may have a puncture in the sidewall and leak air, increasing the risk of a crash

What to do

Dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 11, 2024.

Owners may contact Sumitomo customer service at (877) 763-0416.

Sentury Tire Thailand is recalling 8,900 Arroyo, Landgolden, Landsail, Lexani, Lionhart, Mavis, Mohave, National, Radar, and Vercelli tires.

The tire's base tread layer was improperly cured, which can result in tread separation, causing vehicle instability, and increasing the risk of a crash.

The tire brand and tireline size are as follows:

What to do

Dealers will replace the tires free of charge.

Notification letters to owners are expected to be mailed December 15, 2023.

Owners may contact Sentury Tire at (866) 305-2750. Sentury Tire's number for this recall is 1723.

Continental Tire the Americas is recalling 3,472 CrossContact LX25 tires, sizes 235/55R18 100H and 225/65R17 102H.

The tires may contain rubber compound contaminated with small metal fragments.

Metal contaminants in the tire sidewalls can cause a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2023.

Owners may contact Continental customer service at (888) 799-2168.

Pirelli Tire of Rome, Ga., is recalling about 15,000 Pirelli P ZERO Race TLR bicycle tires sold in the U.S. and Canada.

The tire bead can unseat from the rim and lead to rapid air loss, resulting in loss of control and posing a fall hazard.

The firm has received one report of rapid air loss, resulting in a minor injury.

This recall involves Pirelli P ZERO Race TLR bicycle tires in the size 28-622.

The tires are black and have either yellow, white, red, or gold branding on the sidewalls.

A list of the model names and numbers, tire IDs and production date codes, which are on the sidewalls, may be found here.

The tires, manufactured in Italy, were sold at Competitive Cyclist, Trek and Angry Catfish stores nationwide from March through July 2023 for about $100.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tires and contact Pirelli to receive a free replacement product or a full refund.

Consumers may contact Pirelli at (800) 622-2390 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (ET), Monday through Friday, by email at consumer.affairs@pirelli.com or online at https://www.pirelli.com/tires/en-us/learn/tire-recall for more information.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is recalling 76 Kelly Armorsteel KDM I tires, size 11R22.5 with DOT date code 3419.

The date code in the tire identification number (TIN) was incorrectly embossed on the tire, which may make it illegible.

An illegible date code on the tire may prevent drivers from determining the age of the tire. This could potentially result in prolonged usage, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the tires free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on July 15, 2022.

Owners may contact Goodyear's customer service at (800) 592-3267.

Goodyear Tire & Company is recalling 173,237 G159 tires that fall under DOT date codes 046 through 0403 and are size 275/70R22.5. 

The company says the tread may separate from the tire in the recalled products, which could lead to a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. 

Dealers are being advised to replace the tires free of charge and to provide a $60 voucher for the cost of professionally weighing recreational vehicles. Goodyear will also offer owners a $500 refund for tires that were not installed on a vehicle. 

Consumers may contact Goodyear customer service by phone at 1-800-592-3267 for more information. 

Tracker Marine, LLC is recalling 27,078 model year Trailstar and Ranger Trail boat trailers because the axle hubs were not tightened properly. 

The company says the problem could cause the trailer hubs to seize while in motion, which could increase the chances of drivers losing control of their vehicles and getting into a crash.

What to do

Owners of the recalled trailers are being advised to drive at reduced speeds and to not tow a boat until a remedy for this issue has been performed. 

Tracker Marine says dealers will inspect and tighten the hubs, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in June 2022.

Consumers can contact the company’s customer service by phone at 1-417-873-4555 for more information. Its number for this is TS-0041.

Sumitomo Rubber Industries is recalling 6,993 of the following Falken and Sumitomo tires:

• FALKEN -- GI338/11R24.5 149/146K
• FALKEN -- RI130EC/285/75R24.5 147/144L
• FALKEN --RI130EC/11R24.5 149/146L
• FALKEN --RI130EC/11R22.5 146/143L
• FALKEN --RI150EC/11R22.5 146/143L
• FALKEN --RI151S/315/80R22.5 156/150L
• SUMITOMO --ST528/11R24.5 16PR
• SUMITOMO --ST528/11R22.5 16PR
• SUMITOMO --ST709SE/285/75R24.5 144/141L
• SUMITOMO --ST709SE/11R24.5 149/146L
• SUMITOMO --ST710SE/11R22.5 144/142L
• SUMITOMO --ST710SE/11R24.5 146/143L
• SUMITOMO --ST710SE/285/75R24.5 144/141L
• SUMITOMO --ST719SE/11R22.5 146/143L
• SUMITOMO --ST719SE/285/75R24.5 147/144L
• SUMITOMO --ST719SE/11R24.5 149/146L
• SUMITOMO --ST778+SE/11R24.5 149/146L
• SUMITOMO --ST778+SE/285/75R24.5 144/141L
• SUMITOMO --ST788SE/11R24.5 149/146L
• SUMITOMO --ST788SE/285/75R24.5 147/144L
• SUMITOMO --ST788SE/11R22.5 146/143L
• SUMITOMO --ST900/11R24.5 16PR
• SUMITOMO --ST908N/11R22.5 146/144L
• SUMITOMO -- ST938/11R24.5 149/146L
• SUMITOMO --ST948SE/11R24.5 149/146L
• SUMITOMO --ST948SE/285/75R24.5 144/141L

Deformation may occur in the tires near the bead, which could result in bead separation that increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Sumitomo will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on May 20, 2022.

Owners may contact Sumitomo customer service at (800)845-8378.

Michelin North America is recalling 86 Pilot Sport 4 ZP tires, size 255/35ZR19 96Y XL with DOT codes 0521 through 2121.

The DOT certification symbol is missing from the tire sidewalls.

Tires that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will replace the tires free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification.

Owners may contact Michelin customer service at (888) 847-8475.

New car buyers rarely take much notice of the tires that are on a vehicle, as factors like colors and options tend to take precedence. But auto experts say the tires that a manufacturer selects for a vehicle are there for a reason.

“Tires are a highly engineered component of the vehicle, designed to very exact specifications, which influence how that vehicle performs,” said Brent Gruber, senior director of global automotive at J.D. Power. “With tire replacement, there’s a risk of negating some of those key characteristics and product benefits if expert recommendations aren’t utilized.”

In its annual survey of satisfaction with automotive original equipment, J.D. Power concludes that consumers aren’t that satisfied with vehicle tires because they often ignore recommendations by salespeople that would maximize vehicle performance. Instead, they tend to replace their tires with a different brand when it comes time for them to be changed.

“High levels of satisfaction typically yield loyalty, but we’re seeing many owners purchase replacement tires based on a narrow focus, such as solely on appearance or price,” said Gruber.

Brands that stand out

When new car customers do stick with the same kind of tires that came with the vehicle, a few brands stand out. In the luxury segment, customers who stayed with the same brand when it was time to replace their tires often selected Michelin.

On a 1,000-point scale, Michelin scored 830 points with customers. The brand is also popular with people posting reviews at ConsumerAffairs, earning 4 stars in our 5-star rating system. Richard, of Murfreesboro, Tenn., replaced his tires with Michelins and told us the right tires do make a difference.

“Buy the Sports Pilots in whatever size required,” Richard wrote in his review. “Get the lifetime rotate and balance, also the road hazard plan. Drive away. You will think you are in someone else’s car. Tires will last maybe 80k (miles), less with abuse which given the way the handling feels will be difficult not to do.

Goodyear tires were also popular with customers in the J.D. Power survey, finishing second in the luxury category. Goodyear scored 811 points in J.D. Power’s ranking and earned 4.1 stars from ConsumerAffairs reviewers.

“The Goodyear Triple Tread tire has served me well over the last 5 years,” Greg, of Los Alamos, N.M., wrote in his ConsumerAffairs review. “Excellent traction on dry, wet, snow-covered, and icy roads. It's the ONLY tire that's rated by US DOT for ALL 4 seasons.”

Few tire customers follow professional advice

Some other tire brands -- including Pirelli, Firestone, and BFGoodrich -- showed up well in the J.D. Power survey. While the study shows that 36% of respondents believe brand experience is an important criterion for purchasing replacement tires, only 17% of owners said they use the recommendation of experienced sales and service staff.

“It is concerning to see so few owners seek advice from tire sales and service staff, often relying instead on their own experience,” Gruber said. 

Gruber says tire customers appear to be putting themselves at a disadvantage by ignoring how original equipment tires are engineered to enhance their vehicle’s performance and not replacing them with the same type.

Continental Tire the Americas is recalling 4,256 ContiScoot tires.

Cracks may develop in the tread grooves that are longer than 3/16 of an inch.

Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Continental Tire will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on March 28, 2022.

Owners may contact Continental Tire customer service at (888) 799-2168 for more information.

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations is recalling 10,380 Firestone Transforce HT, size LT275/70R18 with DOT code VN15TH71821, and Transforce AT, size LT275/70R18 with DOT code VN15TR91821, tires.

The tires were manufactured with an incorrect inner liner compound, which could cause increased inner liner permeability or cracking, resulting in a belt separation.

Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Bridgestone will notify owners and replace the affected tires with a comparable Bridgestone or Firestone brand tire free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on April 1, 2022.

Owners may contact Bridgestone customer service at (800) 847-3272.

Vee Tyre and Rubber Co. is recalling 1,782 Tri-Ace Pioneer A/T III tires, sizes LT245/70R17 and LT235/85R16, with DOT codes 4718 through 1819.

Due to a manufacturing issue, the sidewall may separate from the tire.

Sidewall separation can lead to tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Vee Tyre will notify and reimburse owners for the cost of the tires and any service fees.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on February 21, 2022.

Owners may contact Vee Tyre customer service at (212) 564-7575. Vee Tyre's numbers for this recall are 16MBCMJBL & 16MJEMHBL.

Sailun Tire Americas is recalling 84,351 Sailun, RoadX, Blacklion, Blackhawk, and Ironhead brand tires, sizes ST235/80R16 and ST235/85R16 with DOT codes 2020 through 4120.

The tires may experience a belt separation due to a manufacturing issue.

Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Sailun will replace the tires free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in December 2021.

Owners may contact Sailun customer service at (844) 281-9696.

Cooper Tire & Rubber is recalling 327 Evolution H/T 245/70R16 tires.

The tire identification number states the incorrect manufacture date of the tire. The correct code is 2317, and the recalled tires are incorrectly marked with 1723.

An incorrect manufacture date may cause the tire to be used beyond it's recommended service life, increasing the risk of tire failure and crash.

What to do

Cooper Tire will replace the tires, free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 1, 2021.

Owners may contact Cooper Tire customer service at (800) 854-6288. Cooper Tire's number for this recall is 171.

Cooper Tire & Rubber is recalling 370 Hercules Roadtour 455 Sport 225/50R17 tires with DOT code 0721.

Due to a manufacturing issue, the tire may experience a belt separation.

Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Cooper Tire will replace the tires free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 1, 2021.

Owners may contact Cooper Tire customer service at (800) 854-6288. Cooper Tire's number for this recall is 181.