Yokohama Tire Corporation has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it is voluntarily recalling two sizes of its GEOLANDAR M/T G003 light truck tire line. The action covers the LT245/75R16 120/116Q and LT285/70R17 121/118Q, and Yokohama believes a total of 610 tires are affected. The total is the company’s estimate of the affected population.
According to the company, the tires were manufactured at Yokohama’s Mie Plant in Japan between May 31 and June 6, 2026. The recall was initiated in accordance with NHTSA regulations. It covers only the two listed sizes and the production period identified by Yokohama.
Potential sidewall adhesion problem
Yokohama said the affected 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. If inflation pressure is lost, vehicle control can be reduced and the risk of a crash can increase.
The notice uses conditional language: the tires may have been built with the improper compound, and reduced adhesion may lead to the listed conditions.
Customer assistance
Owners with questions or in need of assistance can contact Yokohama customer service by calling 1-800-722-9888 or by emailing [email protected]. The company also directs owners to its recalls page for additional help. Owners can also visit the owners’ recalls page on Yokohama’s website.