NHTSA recall 17T018000 · Tires
Tires › Sidewall
Reported Oct 12, 20171,916 vehicles affectedZhaoqing Junhong Co., Ltd.Built May 8, 2016 – May 21, 2016
The defect
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."
The risk
A tire sidewall separation increases the risk of a crash.
The 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.