Beijing Capital Tyre Co., Ltd | NHTSA Recall #13T007000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13T007000 by Beijing Capital Tyre Co., Ltd. Affecting autoguard lt245/75r16 tires manufactured june 25th, 2012, through november 11th, 2012 Includes 2,711 affected units, Endurance Test Failure/Wrong Load Rating/FMVSS 139, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

autoguard lt245/75r16 tires manufactured june 25th, 2012, through november 11th, 2012

Defect Summary

Beijing capital tyre co. (bct) is recalling certain autoguard lt245/75r16 tires manufactured june 25th, 2012, through november 11th, 2012. these tires failed the endurance test standards of fmvss 139 and contain incorrect maximum load load data on the sidewall. thus, these tires fail to to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles."

Corrective Action

Beijing capital tyre will notify owners and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. the recall began on september 17, 2013. owners may contact tire & wheel master at 1-209-465-9000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13T007000
Manufacturer: Beijing Capital Tyre Co., Ltd
Report Received Date: 2013-07-23T00:00:00
Subject: Endurance test failure/wrong load rating/fmvss 139
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 2,711

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Tire
Defect Summary: Beijing capital tyre co. (bct) is recalling certain autoguard lt245/75r16 tires manufactured june 25th, 2012, through november 11th, 2012. these tires failed the endurance test standards of fmvss 139 and contain incorrect maximum load load data on the sidewall. thus, these tires fail to to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles."
Consequence Summary: During use, the tires may crack in the tread area leading to sudden air loss, and tire failure. additionally, owners may unknowingly overload the tires which may lead to tire failure. either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Beijing capital tyre will notify owners and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. the recall began on september 17, 2013. owners may contact tire & wheel master at 1-209-465-9000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-q7xe_ibmi~vpf9
NHTSA ID: 13T007000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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