The defect
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."
The risk
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.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: markings
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Vail Sport | ST LH99 | — |
Tire recalls in 2014
NHTSA received 13 tire recall campaigns in 2014, covering up to 368,720 tires. With 4,000 tires, this campaign ranks 9 of 13 by size that year.
More from Lionshead Specialty Tire & Wheel LLC
2 tire recall campaigns filed by Lionshead Specialty Tire & Wheel LLC; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 14T001000 23 Jan 2014 | Vail Sport | 39,569 |