Beijing Capital recall: Tires
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Beijing Capital Autoguard Radial
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13T007000
- Type
- Tires
- Filed by
- Beijing Capital Tyre Co., Ltd
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 23, 2013
- Owners notified
- Sep 17, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,711
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 25, 2012 to Nov 12, 2012
- Part
- Tires
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 139
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.