Falken WildPeak AT4W Tire (Falken) – Sidewall Manufacturing Issue (2024)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
FALKEN WILDPEAK AT4W Tire
Brand
FALKEN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC is recalling certain FALKEN WILDPEAK AT4W tires due to tires:sidewall issues. Tires produced with the incorrect cord material can increase the risk of tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC (Sumitomo) is recalling certain Falken WildPeak AT4W size 275/60R20 115T tires. The tires may have been produced using the incorrect cord material for one of the plies. The sidewall label incorrectly identifies the generic name of the cord material. As such, the affected tires do not meet the labeling requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, New pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Tires produced with the incorrect cord material can increase the risk of tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 13, 2024. Owners may contact Sumitomo customer service at 1-877-763-0416.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026