Vail Sport Tires recall

Recalled April 25, 2014 · NHTSA recall 14T003000 · Vail Sport

Hazard

Tires that are missing the load range designation may cause the owner to unknowingly overload the tires, resulting in a blow out, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Lionshead will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2014. Owners may contact Lionshead at 1-574-533-6169.

Units

4,000 units

Description

Double Camel, in cooperation with Lionshead Specialty Tire & Wheel LLC (Lionshead), is recalling certain Vail Sport ST LH 99 tubeless trailer tires, size 225/75D15, manufactured from April 2012 through February 2013. The affected tires may not be marked with the load range letter designation. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 119, "New Pneumatic Tires for Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars."

What to do

Lionshead will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2014. Owners may contact Lionshead at 1-574-533-6169.

Product

Vail Sport ST LH99

Manufacturer(s)

Lionshead Specialty Tire & Wheel LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →