The defect
CERTAIN CARLISLE TIRE AND WHEEL COMPANY (CETS) LRD USA TRAIL TIRES, SIZE 20.5/8.0-10, FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES." THE TIRES WERE MARKED IMPROPERLY ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE AS LOAD RANGE "E" ON ONE SIDEWALL SIDE, WHEN THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN MARKED LOAD RANGE "D."
The risk
THE INCORRECT LOAD RANGE MARKINGS MAY LEAD TO AN OWNER PURCHASING A TIRE THAT IS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR PARTICULAR VEHICLE APPLICATION. USING INCORRECTLY SIZED TIRES ON A VEHICLE COULD LEADING TO VEHICLE OVERLOADING OR OTHER CONSEQUENCES THAT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A TIRE FAILURE THAT COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy
CETS WILL REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CETS AT 1-315-477-9107.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 109 · part: markings
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Carlisle | LRD Usa Trail | — |
Tire recalls in 2010
NHTSA received 16 tire recall campaigns in 2010, covering up to 55,477 tires. With 202 tires, this campaign ranks 15 of 16 by size that year.
More from Carlisle Tire And Wheel
2 tire recall campaigns filed by Carlisle Tire And Wheel; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 07T006000 31 Aug 2007 | Carlisle | 4,200 |