Tires Recalled for Sidewall Separation Defect
Sentury Tire is recalling certain sidewall-tired models because a manufacturing defect causes the sidewall to separate, potentially leading to tire failure 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 potential injury (crash) has not yet been reported, fitting the rubric's definition for High severity. Additionally, the defect creates a mechanical failure risk that could lead to serious injury or property damage.
Plain-English summary
Sentury Tire Thailand is recalling multiple tire models—including Delinte DX11, Lionhart Lionclaw HT, Lexani LXHT206, Patriot Patriot HT, Landsail CLX11, Wild Spirit Wild Spirit HST, National Commando HST, and Pantera Supertrac HT—due to a manufacturing issue where the sidewall may separate from the tire. These tires fail to meet FMVSS 139, the federal standard for new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles. The specific tires affected have DOT date codes ranging from 3617 to 5018 across various sizes and manufacturers. Consumers are advised to contact Sentury Tire at 1-866-305-2750 or use the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) to arrange free replacement of the affected tires. The recall began on April 27, 2020, and dealers will replace the tires at no cost.
The recalled product
- Product
- TIRES:SIDEWALL recall
- Manufacturer
- Sentury Tire Thailand
- Category
- Consumer Product — Tires
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 8,169
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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