| Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size: | | Production Dates: | | SHANDONG YONGTAI / NEGOTIATOR COMMERCIAL H/T / LT235/85R16 | | MAY 01, 2009 - MAY 31, 2011 | | SHANDONG YONGTAI / NEGOTIATOR COMMERCIAL H/T / LT265/75R16 | | APR 01, 2009 - MAY 31, 2011 | | Manufacturer: ITR USA, INC. (DBA ITA) | Mfr's Report Date: JUL 11, 2011 | | NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11T006000 | NHTSA Action Number: N/A |
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| Component: TIRES |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 51,003 |
Summary:
 ITR USA IS RECALLING CERTAIN SHANDONG YONGTAI NEGOTIATOR COMMERCIAL H/T TIRES, SIZES LT265/75R16 AND LT235/85R16, PRODUCED FROM APRIL 2009 THROUGH MAY 2011. SOME OF THE SUBJECT TIRES EXPERIENCE BLISTERING OR BUBBLES ON THE TIRE'S SIDEWALL. THESE TIRES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 139, "NEW PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES." |
Consequence:
THESE TIRES MAY EXPERIENCE BLISTERING ON THEIR SIDEWALL THAT, WITH EXTENDED USE, COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE, THEREBY INCREASING THE POTENTIAL RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR A CRASH. |
Remedy:
ITR USA IS NOTIFYING OWNERS AND THEY WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ITR USA AT 1-818-715-7080. |
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) |
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