Triangle Tire Usa | NHTSA Recall #17T014000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17T014000 by Triangle Tire Usa. Affecting triangle tr643 tires, size st225/75r15, with dot codes of 0517 and 0617 (produced during 5th and 6th weeks of 2017) sold as replacement tires for cargo and recreational trailers Includes 324 affected units, Tire may not Hold Air due to Hole/FMVSS 109, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelstriangle tr643 tires, size st225/75r15, with dot codes of 0517 and 0617 (produced during 5th and 6th weeks of 2017) sold as replacement tires for cargo and recreational trailers
Defect Summary
Triangle tire usa (triangle) is recalling certain triangle tr643 tires, size st225/75r15, with dot codes of 0517 and 0617 (produced during 5th and 6th weeks of 2017) sold as replacement tires for cargo and recreational trailers. due to a specific mold irregularity, the tires may have a small hole where the sidewall and the tread meet, resulting in an air leak. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 109, "new pneumatic and certain specialty tires."
Corrective Action
Triangle will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. the recall began on september 15, 2017. owners may contact triangle customer service at 1-615-610-5050 or find additional information at www.triangletireus.com.