The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·24T014000·Announced 2024-12-09

Prinx Chengshan Recalls Tires Labeled as Snow Tires with Insufficient Traction

Prinx Chengshan is recalling certain Fortune Tormenta and Prinx Hicountry tires because they are labeled as snow tires but lack sufficient traction for all snow conditions.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (tires with insufficient traction) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Prinx Chengshan Tire North America, Inc. (PCTNA) is recalling certain Fortune Tormenta and Prinx Hicountry tires sold as replacements. The recall affects 541,632 units. These tires are labeled as snow tires but do not have sufficient traction to perform in all snow weather conditions. Consequently, they fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

Tires that do not provide sufficient traction in snow can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will inspect and repair, or fully reimburse customers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 27, 2025. Owners may contact PCTNA customer service at 1-855-544-4891 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:MARKINGS recall
Manufacturer
Prinx Chengshan Tire North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
541,632

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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