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HighNHTSA·20T003000·Announced 2020-02-12

Tornel A/T-09 Tires Recalled for Sidewall Separation Risk

Tornel is recalling specific A/T-09 tires due to improper manufacturing that may cause sidewall separation, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.

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 increased crash risk, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Compañia Hulera Tornel, S.A.de C.V. is recalling certain Tornel A/T-09 tires, size LT265/75R16, Load Range C with DOT date codes 2119 through 2619. The recall involves 832 units. Due to improper manufacturing, the sidewall rubber may separate from the body ply cords, potentially causing separation of the lower sidewall. As a result, these tires fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

Sidewall separation can lead to tire failure, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Tornel will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The recall began on March 18, 2020. Owners may contact Tornel customer service at 1-281-919-1944 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:SIDEWALL recall
Manufacturer
Compañia Hulera Tornel, S.A.de C.V.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
832

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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