The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21T018000·Announced 2021-11-30

Sailun Recalls Specific Tires Due to Belt Separation Risk

Sailun is recalling specific ST235/80R16 and ST235/85R16 tires due to a manufacturing issue that may cause belt separation. This defect could lead to loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk.

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 belt separation) that could lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Sailun Tire Americas, Inc. is recalling certain Sailun, RoadX, Blacklion, Blackhawk, and Ironhead brand tires. The recall affects tires in sizes ST235/80R16 and ST235/85R16 with DOT codes ranging from 2020 through 4120.

Due to a manufacturing issue, these tires may experience a belt separation. This defect could lead to a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash.

Sailun will replace the affected tires free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 17, 2021. Owners may contact Sailun customer service at 1-844-281-9696 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
Sailun Tire Americas, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
84,351

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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