Campaign 15T-009

Affected tires may not be able to properly dissipate heat, and as a result, the tire belts may separate

Defect summary

Shandong Jinyu Industrial Co. LTD, (Shandong) is recalling certain Jinyu YS78 and Evergreen ES89 AT tires, size LT225/75R16, manufactured April 1, 2011, to August 31, 2014 (DOT date codes 1611 through 4314). The affected tires may not be able to properly dissipate heat, and as a result, the tire belts may separate.

Consequence

If the tire belts separate, the tire may suddenly lose air, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will cover the cost of replacement tire and mount the new tire(s) for free. The recall began on July 29, 2015. Owners may contact Shandong customer service at 1-786-521-1296.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 15T009000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 15T-009
Make	Model	Model years
Evergreen	ES89	Year not stated
Jinyu	YS78	Year not stated

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.