Campaign 17T-018

These tires may experience sidewall separation while driving

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Defect summary

Zhaoqing Junhong Co., Ltd. (Zhaoqing) is recalling certain Antares Comfort A5 tires, size LT 225/75R16 118/116S 10 PR. These tires may experience sidewall separation while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

Consequence

A tire sidewall separation increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Zhaoqing will notify owners and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Zhaoqing customer service at 1-855-444-5120 or by email at service@antaresrecall.com.

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 17T018000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 17T-018
MakeModelModel years
AntaresComfort A5Year not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.