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SevereNHTSA·22T001000·Announced 2022-01-19

Vee Tyre Recalls Tri-Ace Pioneer A/T III Tires Due to Sidewall Separation

Vee Tyre is recalling specific Tri-Ace Pioneer A/T III tires because the sidewall may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 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 Tri-Ace Pioneer A/T III tires in sizes LT245/70R17 and LT235/85R16. The affected tires have DOT codes ranging from 4718 through 1819. This recall involves 1,782 units.

Due to a manufacturing issue, the sidewall of these tires may separate from the tire. This defect causes the tires to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 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 March 3, 2022. Vee Tyre will notify owners and reimburse them for the cost of the tires and any associated service fees. Owners may contact Vee Tyre customer service at 1-212-564-7575. Vee Tyre's recall numbers are 16MBCMJBL and 16MJEMHBL. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:SIDEWALL recall
Manufacturer
Vee Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
1,782

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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