The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17T018000·Announced 2017-10-12

Zhaoqing Recalls Antares Comfort A5 Tires Due to Sidewall Separation Risk

Zhaoqing Junhong Co., Ltd. is recalling specific Antares Comfort A5 tires because they may experience sidewall separation while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire sidewall separation) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects or significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Zhaoqing Junhong Co., Ltd. is recalling certain Antares Comfort A5 tires, size LT 225/75R16 118/116S 10 PR. These tires may experience sidewall separation while driving, which increases the risk of a crash. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

The recall affects 1,916 units. Zhaoqing will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2017.

Owners may contact Zhaoqing customer service at 1-855-444-5120 or by email at [email protected]. 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.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:SIDEWALL recall
Manufacturer
Zhaoqing Junhong Co., Ltd.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
1,916

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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