The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20T009000·Announced 2020-06-01

Vee Tyre Recalls Taiga A/T Tires Due to Sidewall Separation Risk

Vee Tyre is recalling 522 Taiga A/T tires because the sidewall may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 can lead to tire failure and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Vee Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd. is recalling certain Taiga A/T tires, size LT285/75R16. The recall involves 522 units affected by a manufacturing issue that may cause the sidewall to separate from the tire. This defect causes the tires to 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. The recall began on July 30, 2020.

Owners may contact Vee's customer service at 1-917-863-2422. Vee will notify owners and reimburse the cost of the tires along with any service fees. Vee's recall numbers are 6MSLD8 2117 and 2217. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:SIDEWALL recall
Manufacturer
Vee Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
522

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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