NHTSA recall 20T009000 · Tires
Tires › Sidewall
Reported Jun 1, 2020522 vehicles affectedVee Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd.Maker’s number 6MSLD8 2117 and 2217Built May 22, 2017 – Jun 5, 2017
The defect
Vee Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd. (Vee Tyre) is recalling certain Taiga A/T tires, size LT285/75R16. Due to a manufacturing issue, the sidewall may separate from the tire. 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."
The risk
Sidewall separation can lead to tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Vee Tyres will notify and reimburse owners the cost of the tires along with any service fees. This recall began July 30, 2020. Owners may contact Vee's customer service at 1-917-863-2422. Vee's numbers for this recall are 6MSLD8 2117 and 2217.