June 1, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20T009000
Sidewall separation can lead to tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20T009
Manufacturer Vee Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd.
Components TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected 522
Summary
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.”
Remedy
Vee Tyres will notify and reimburse owners the cost of the tires along with any service fees. This recall is expected to begin June 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.
1 Affected Product
Tire
| BRAND | TIRE LINE/SIZE | PRODUCTION DATES |
|---|---|---|
| TAIGA A/T | TAIGA/LT285/75R16 | 05/22/2017 – 06/05/2017 |
2 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20T009-8981.pdf 288.389KB
Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-20T009-1746.PDF 214.409KB
Latest Recalls Documents
- Treadlife: N/A
- Tires Only
- Season: All Season, Performance: Performance
- Car Type: Passenger
- Load Range SL, 4-Ply Rated, 4-PR
- Designed for use on performance-oriented vehicles in warmer weather conditions
- Backed by a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life
- Wide, lateral grooves enhance hydroplaning resistance by efficiently evacuating water out of the tread
- V-shaped tread pattern improves traction and braking performance when driving at higher speeds
- Computer optimized design lowers road noises and vibrations to create a quiet, comfortable ride for drivers and passengers
- Treadlife: N/A
- Tire Only
- Season: All Season, Performance: Performance
- Car Type: Passenger
- Load Range SL, 4-Ply Rated, 4-PR
- Designed for use on performance-oriented vehicles in warmer weather conditions
- Backed by a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life
- Wide, lateral grooves enhance hydroplaning resistance by efficiently evacuating water out of the tread
- V-shaped tread pattern improves traction and braking performance when driving at higher speeds
- Computer optimized design lowers road noises and vibrations to create a quiet, comfortable ride for drivers and passengers
- Designed for use on performance-oriented vehicles in warmer weather conditions
- Backed by a 50,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life
- Wide, lateral grooves enhance hydroplaning resistance by efficiently evacuating water out of the tread
- V-shaped tread pattern improves traction and braking performance when driving at higher speeds
- Computer optimized design lowers road noises and vibrations to create a quiet, comfortable ride for drivers and passengers
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