The defect
Certain Vogue Tyre & Rubber Company (Vogue) Custom Built tires, size 225/50R17, and Signature V tires, sizes 225/50R17, 235/50R18, and 245/45R18, produced in the weeks of 0112-3212 (January 1, 2012 through August 11, 2012) fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles." The tires do not have the full tire identification number (TIN) branded on the tire's outboard sidewall, as required by the standard.
The risk
In the event of a safety recall, tires missing a TIN from the outboard sidewall cannot be readily identified.
The remedy
Vogue will notify owners, and dealers will replace the noncompliant tires free of charge. The safety recall began on August 28, 2012. Owners may contact Vogue at 1-800-323-1466.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 701 · part: markings
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Vogue | Custom Built | — |
| Vogue | Signature V | — |
Tire recalls in 2012
NHTSA received 18 tire recall campaigns in 2012, covering up to 1,136,314 tires. With 701 tires, this campaign ranks 16 of 18 by size that year.