The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14T003000·Announced 2014-04-25

Lionshead Recalls Vail Sport ST LH 99 Trailer Tires for Missing Markings

Lionshead Specialty Tire & Wheel LLC is recalling approximately 4,000 Vail Sport ST LH 99 trailer tires manufactured between April 2012 and February 2013 because they may lack required load range markings.

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 a blowout could lead to a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Lionshead Specialty Tire & Wheel LLC, in cooperation with Double Camel, is recalling certain Vail Sport ST LH 99 tubeless trailer tires, size 225/75D15. The affected tires were manufactured from April 2012 through February 2013. Approximately 4,000 units are involved in this recall.

The defect involves tires that may not be marked with the load range letter designation. This failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 119 means owners may unknowingly overload the tires. Overloading can result in a tire blowout, which increases the risk of a crash.

Lionshead will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The recall was expected to begin in June 2014. Owners may contact Lionshead at 1-574-533-6169 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:MARKINGS recall
Manufacturer
Lionshead Specialty Tire & Wheel LLC
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
4,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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