Recall of Aptany Eco Sendero M/T2 Tires Due to Sidewall Separation
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Wanli Tire Corporation is recalling 638 Aptany Eco Sendero M/T2 tires because the sidewall may separate, failing to comply with safety standards and increasing crash risk.
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What Happened
Wanli Tire Corporation is recalling certain Aptany Eco Sendero M/T2 tires because the sidewall may separate, causing the tires to fail compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are Aptany Eco Sendero M/T2 tires, size LT265/75R16, with a model year of 9999. A total of 638 units are impacted. The NHTSA campaign number is 26T001000.
What You Should Do
Owners should contact Wanli's customer service at 1-400-880-0771 for reimbursement of the retail price of the recalled tires and for installation of new tires. Interim notification letters were mailed on March 16, 2026, with additional letters to follow in March 2026.
Why This Matters
Sidewall separation can lead to tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash and posing a significant safety concern for vehicle occupants.
Source
This recall is attributed to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under campaign number 26T001000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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