BEIJING CAPITAL AUTOGUARD RADIAL TIRE RECALL - #13T007000
RECALL FOR TIRES
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Tire |
BEIJING CAPITAL AUTOGUARD RADIAL |
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| Manufacturer |
Beijing Capital Tyre Co., LTD |
| Manufactured between |
6/25/2012 - 11/12/2012 |
| Recalled on |
8/1/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Beijing Capital Tyre Co., LTD |
| Owners Notified on |
9/17/2013 |
| # Affected |
2,711 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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. |
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