NHTSA recall 17T015000 · Tires
Tires › Markings
The defect
Trek Tire LLC (Trek Tire) is recalling certain Dunlop GrandTrek PT3A tires, size 275/50R21, manufactured between December 1, 2016, and December 7, 2016, which fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles." The affected tires lack the complete DOT identification marking prefix for radial tires and light vehicles.
The risk
The lack of complete DOT identification markings can lead to inappropriate use of the tires, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealer Tire LLC will notify owners and the noncompliant tires will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on October 27, 2017. Owners may contact Trek Tire at 1-207-200-6967.