Yokohama Tire Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2012

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Yokohama Tire Corporation in 2012. See the detail of the recall below.

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October 2, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Sidewall Cracking/Air Loss

Yokohama Tire Corporation (Yokohama) is recalling certain AVID Touring S tires, size 215/65R16 98T SL, produced between February 2009 and April 2009. The tires may have been produced with an irregular geometry in the casing turn up area above the tire bead in the lower sidewall. This irregular geometry may lead to a lower sidewall crack resulting in a rapid loss of tire inflation.

NHTSA ID: 12T025000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 10,669

Consequence Summary:

Rapid air loss while the vehicle is in use may result in a tire failure that could cause a crash.

Corrective Action:

Yokohama will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The safety recall BEGAN ON October 26, 2012. Owners may contact Yokohama at 1-888-589-3348.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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