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February 12, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20T003000
Lower Sidewall Separation/FMVSS 139
Sidewall separation can lead to tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20T003
Manufacturer Compañia Hulera Tornel, S.A.de C.V.
Components TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected 832
Summary
Compañia Hulera Tornel, S.A.de C.V. (Tornel) is recalling certain Tornel A/T-09 tires, size LT265/75R16, Load Range C. Due to improper manufacturing, the sidewall rubber may separate from the body ply cords and cause separation of the lower sidewall. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles.”
Remedy
Tornel will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 24, 2020. Owners may contact Tornel customer service at 1-555-354-0204. Tornel’s number for this recall is 100.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
1 Affected Product
Tire
BRAND | TIRE LINE/SIZE | PRODUCTION DATES |
---|---|---|
TORNEL | A/T-09/LT265/75R16 |
2 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20T003-5515.pdf 244.904KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-20T003-5850.PDF 214.17KB
Latest Recalls Documents
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https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=20T003&docType=RCL
- Treadlife: N/A
- Season: All Season
- Performance: Performance
- Car Type: Passenger
- Load Range SL, 4-Ply Rated, 4-PR
- Treadlife: N/A
- Season: All Season
- Performance: Performance
- Car Type: Passenger
- Load Range SL, 4-Ply Rated, 4-PR
- A compound rib tread design increases stability and performance at high speeds.
- Application of cosmetic racing-flag tread indentations, portray exotic supercar image.
- The C-Cut 3D design enhances block stiffness, providing optimum braking performance and stability.
- The 3D design minimizes internal heat which maximizes durability.
- The sidewall's racing-inspired checkered design communicates the tire's ultra-high performance capabilities.
- Treadlife: N/A
- Season: All Season
- Performance: High Performance
- Car Type: Passenger
- Load Range XL, 4-Ply Rated, 4-PR
- Treadlife: N/A
- Season: All Season
- Performance: Performance
- Car Type: Passenger
- Load Range SL, 4-Ply Rated, 4-PR
- Four straight wide circumferential grooves
- Continuous center rib
- Treadlife: N/A
- Season: All Season
- Performance: Performance
- Car Type: Passenger
- Load Range XL, 4-Ply Rated, 4-PR
- Treadlife: N/A
- Season: All Season
- Performance: Performance
- Car Type: Passenger
- Load Range XL, 4-Ply Rated, 4-PR
- Multiple grooves eject water for better wet handling
- Siping pattern improves grip and tread life
- Durable tread compound that minimizes noise
- Product Type: Tires
- All weather traction
- Enhanced controllability
- High performance tire rated for higher speeds so you can drive faster while still maintaining stable handling
- Delivers the best of both worlds with its asymmetrical/directional tread pattern that allow you to drive in both wet and dry weather conditions
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