NHTSA Campaign 17T018000
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Issued by Zhaoqing Junhong Co., Ltd. · Reported Oct 12, 2017 · 1,916 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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 [email protected].
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTARES | COMFORT A5 | 1,916 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17T018000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.