Vee Tyre and Rubber Co. Recalls Taiga AT Tires Due to Sidewall Cracking and Separation Risk

Source: NHTSA · United States

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Vee Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd. is recalling 144 Taiga AT tires that may experience sidewall cracking and separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

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What Happened

Vee Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd. (Vee Tyre) is recalling certain Taiga AT tires because the lower sidewall and inner liner may crack and separate. This defect means the tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, which regulates "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves 144 units of the following product:

  • Brand: Vee Rubber
  • Model: Taiga AT (Size LT235/85R16 AT)
  • NHTSA Campaign Number: 26T006000
  • Manufacturer Recall Number: 20260116

What You Should Do

Consumers who own the affected tires should contact Vee Tyre's customer service at 1-212-564-7575. Dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge to resolve the safety issue. Owners may also reference Vee Tyre's specific recall number: 20260116.

Why This Matters

Tire separation can lead to sudden tire failure and a rapid loss of tire pressure. These conditions significantly increase the risk of a vehicle crash and potential injury.

Source

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under Campaign Number 26T006000.

Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NHTSA vehicle recall.

What is this NHTSA vehicle recall about?
Vee Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd. is recalling 144 Taiga AT tires that may experience sidewall cracking and separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NHTSA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects United States. Check with NHTSA for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Vehicle Recalls updates?
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