Vee Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd. is recalling certain Taiga A/T tires
— Recall Campaign #20T009000
Vee Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd. (Vee Tyre) is recalling certain Taiga A/T tires, size LT285/75R16. Due to a manufacturing issue, the sidewall may separate from the tire. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 522 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
20T009000
| Manufacturer: | Vee Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 01, 2020 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 20T009000 |
| Units affected: | 522 |
- Description:
- Vee Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd. (Vee Tyre) is recalling certain Taiga A/T tires, size LT285/75R16. Due to a manufacturing issue, the sidewall may separate from the tire. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
- Consequeces:
- Sidewall separation can lead to tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Vee Tyres will notify and reimburse owners the cost of the tires along with any service fees. This recall began July 30, 2020. Owners may contact Vee's customer service at 1-917-863-2422. Vee's numbers for this recall are 6MSLD8 2117 and 2217.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.