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HighNHTSA·11T006000·Announced 2011-07-12

ITR USA Recalls Commercial Tires Due to Sidewall Blistering

ITR USA is recalling certain Shandong Yongtai commercial tires due to sidewall blistering that could lead to loss of tire pressure and increased crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (tires) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential property damage or personal injury.

Plain-English summary

ITR USA, Inc. (DBA ITA) is recalling certain Shandong Yongtai Negotiator Commercial H/T tires in sizes LT265/75R16 and LT235/85R16. These tires were produced from April 2009 through May 2011. The recall involves 51,003 units.

Some of the subject tires experience blistering or bubbles on the tire's sidewall, failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139. With extended use, this blistering could lead to a loss of tire pressure, thereby increasing the potential risk of property damage, personal injury, or a crash.

The safety recall began on September 6, 2011. ITR USA is notifying owners, who will have any affected tires replaced free of charge. Owners may contact ITR USA at 1-818-715-7080 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES recall
Manufacturer
ITR USA, INC. (DBA ITA)
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
51,003

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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