Vee Rubber Taiga A/T Tire Recall
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Vee Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd. is recalling 144 Taiga AT tires due to potential cracking in the lower sidewall and inner liner, which fails to comply with federal safety standards and increases crash risk.
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What Happened
Vee Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd. is recalling certain Taiga AT tires because the lower sidewall and inner liner may crack and separate, failing to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are Taiga AT tires, size LT235/85R16 AT, made by VEE RUBBER, model TAIGA A/T, with a model year of 9999. A total of 144 units are affected. No specific states or regions are mentioned.
What You Should Do
Dealers will replace the tires free of charge. Owners should have received notification letters mailed on March 17, 2026. Contact Vee Tyre's customer service at 1-212-564-7575 and reference Vee Tyre's recall number 20260116 for more information.
Why This Matters
Tire separation can cause tire failure and a sudden loss of pressure, increasing the risk of a crash and posing a serious safety hazard to vehicle occupants.
Source
This recall information is from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under campaign number 26T006000.
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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