The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17T014000·Announced 2017-08-16

Triangle Tire USA Recalls TR643 Tires Due to Air Leak Risk

Triangle Tire USA is recalling specific TR643 tires for cargo and recreational trailers due to a mold irregularity that causes air leaks, increasing the risk of tire failure and crashes.

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 structural defect in tires that can lead to tire failure and increase the risk of a crash, which fits the rubric for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Triangle Tire USA is recalling certain Triangle TR643 tires, size ST225/75R15, with DOT codes 0517 and 0617. These tires were produced during the 5th and 6th weeks of 2017 and sold as replacement tires for cargo and recreational trailers.

The recall is due to a specific mold irregularity that may result in a small hole where the sidewall and the tread meet, causing an air leak. This defect causes the tires to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 109. If the tire does not stay inflated, it can lead to tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Triangle will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The recall began on September 15, 2017. Owners may contact Triangle customer service at 1-615-610-5050 or visit www.triangletireus.com for additional information. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES recall
Manufacturer
Triangle Tire USA
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
324

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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