Sumitomo ST528 Tire (Sumitomo) – Potential Defect (2022)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
SUMITOMO ST528 Tire
Brand
SUMITOMO
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. is recalling certain SUMITOMO ST528 tires due to tires:bead issues. Tire bead separation can increase the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo) is recalling certain Sumitomo and Falken tires. Please refer to the recall report for specific tire information. A deformation may occur in the tires near the bead, which could result in bead separation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Tire bead separation can increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Sumitomo will notify owners and replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 7, 2022. Owners may contact Sumitomo customer service at 1-800-845-8378.
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