Wheel Pros Avix TrailTek RT Tires Recall Over Incorrect 'Not for Highway Use' Labeling

Source: NHTSA · United States

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
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8% of 658 recalls
Source
NHTSA
Published
September 10, 2026
TIRE/WHEEL

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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Questions & Answers

What people usually ask about a notice like this one.

What is 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.
How common is this type of vehicle recall? ▾
Tire/Wheel recalls account for 8% (50 of 658) of the NHTSA vehicle recalls Areazine has archived.
How do I check if my vehicle is affected? ▾
Use NHTSA's VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov/recalls to check your specific vehicle, since recalls are issued by exact VIN range, trim, and build date rather than by model year alone.