Wheel Pros Avix TrailTek RT Tires Recall Over Incorrect 'Not for Highway Use' Labeling
NHTSA classifies this as a Tire/Wheel recall. A tire or wheel recall addresses a defect in a tire, wheel, or the fasteners that secure a wheel to the vehicle. Tire/Wheel recalls make up 8% of the 658 NHTSA vehicle recalls Areazine has archived (50 of them).
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- Hazard category
- Tire/Wheel
- Share of archive
- 8% of 658 recalls
- Source
- NHTSA
- Published
- September 10, 2026
A tire or wheel recall addresses a defect in a tire, wheel, or the fasteners that secure a wheel to the vehicle.
Record status: a point-in-time snapshot of NHTSA's recall notice. Confirm your exact VIN is affected via NHTSA's own VIN lookup tool before acting, since recall scope is set by build date and trim, not model year alone.
What Happened
Wheel Pros, LLC (Wheel Pros) is recalling certain Avix TrailTek RT, size 35X12.50R20LT tires. The tire sidewall may be incorrectly labeled "Not for Highway Use." As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves certain Avix TrailTek RT tires, size 35X12.50R20LT. A total of 549 units are affected.
What You Should Do
Wheel Pros replaced the tires, free of charge. All affected tires have been replaced. Owners may contact Wheel Pros' customer service at 1-800-959-1969.
Why This Matters
Incorrectly labeled tires may increase the risk of a crash.
Source
NHTSA Campaign Number: 26T014000. https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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