The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24T006000·Announced 2024-05-22

Apollo Recalls Vredestein Tires Due to Steel Belt Separation Risk

Apollo Tires is recalling specific Vredestein tires because a contaminated compound may cause steel belts to 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 (steel belt separation) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Apollo Tires (US) Inc. is recalling certain Vredestein Hitrac, Quatrac, and Quatrac Pro+ tires. The recall is due to a contaminated compound that may cause the steel belts to separate.

Belt separation can lead to a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or the geographic distribution of the tires.

Dealers will replace the tires free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 20, 2024. Owners may contact Apollo Tires customer service at 1-877-2340-867 or [email protected], or contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
Apollo Tires (US) Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
194

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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