The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20T015000·Announced 2020-08-10

Linglong Americas Recalls Venezia Crusade HT Tires Due to Sidewall Separation

Linglong Americas Inc. is recalling specific Venezia Crusade HT tires because they may experience lower sidewall separation, which can lead to sudden tire failure and increase 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 sudden tire failure and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Linglong Americas Inc. (LLA) is recalling certain Venezia Crusade HT tires, size LT265/75R16 Load Range E, with DOT date codes 2715 through 5215. The recall involves 2,830 tires that may experience lower sidewall separation. As a result, these tires fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

The defect poses a safety risk because sidewall separation can lead to sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific vehicle models are listed in the affected vehicles field, but the tires are identified by their specific size and date code range.

LLA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires free of charge. Owners may contact LLA customer service at 1-330-239-0404, using recall number YCLF. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:SIDEWALL recall
Manufacturer
Linglong Americas Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
2,830

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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