Yokohama Recalls 610 GEOLANDAR M/T G003 Light Truck Tires Over Potential Sidewall Compound Issue

Two sizes built at the Mie Plant in Japan in late May and early June 2026 are covered by the voluntary action after Yokohama notified NHTSA.

Yokohama Tire Corporation has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it is voluntarily recalling 610 GEOLANDAR M/T G003 light truck tires. The action covers two sizes of the line: LT245/75R16 120/116Q and LT285/70R17 121/118Q.

The company said the affected tires were manufactured at its Mie Plant in Japan between May 31, 2026, and June 6, 2026. Yokohama believes 610 tires from that production period are affected. The recall was initiated in accordance with NHTSA regulations.

Yokohama said the tires may have been manufactured with an improper compound in the sidewall. Reduced adhesion may cause carcass-ply separation, air leakage or rapid air loss, according to the notice. Loss of inflation pressure can reduce vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

The recall is limited to the two sizes and the production window identified by the company. The notice identifies the sidewall compound as the source of the potential problem. It lists reduced adhesion as the precursor to possible carcass-ply separation, air leakage or rapid air loss. It also links loss of inflation pressure to reduced vehicle control and a higher crash risk.

Owners seeking information or assistance can contact Yokohama customer service at 1-800-722-9888, email [email protected], or visit the owners' circle recalls page on the company's website.

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Zora Marinkovic

Zora Marinkovic covers metal castings, forgings, and ferrous and copper-base powders as an editorial process metallurgy editor. Her coverage anchors on measurable items such as casting shrinkage, inclusion indications, forging flow lines, powder particle size distribution, oxygen content, flowability, and sintered density, referenced to reported test conditions rather than blanket claims. She helps casting and forging quality engineers, powder metallurgy buyers, and plant managers compare process records, set inspection and acceptance criteria, and judge lot traceability.