The defect
CERTAIN DENMAN INTERMODAL TRUCK TIRES, MODEL EXPRESS HIGHWAY, SIZE 11-22.5, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN APRIL AND DECEMBER 2006. THESE TIRES WERE NOT MARKED WITH BOTH THE MAXIMUM SINGLE AND DUAL LOAD INFLATION INFORMATION WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.
The risk
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO PROVIDE SAFE OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE LEVELS FOR TIRES USED ON MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS, AND TO PLACE SUFFICIENT INFORMATION ON THE TIRES TO PERMIT THEIR PROPER SELECTION AND USE.
The remedy
DENMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND MAKE THE TIRES COMPLIANT BY ADDING THE SINGLE MAXIMUM LOAD AND INFLATION INFORMATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DENMAN AT 1-330-675-4242.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 119 · part: markings
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Denman | Express Highway | — |
Tire recalls in 2007
NHTSA received 7 tire recall campaigns in 2007, covering up to 374,826 tires. With 1,659 tires, this campaign ranks 6 of 7 by size that year.