The defect
Zhaoqing Junhong Co., Ltd. (Zhaoqing) is recalling certain Antares Comfort A5 tires, size LT 225/75R16 118/116S 10 PR. These tires may experience sidewall separation while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
The risk
A tire sidewall separation increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Zhaoqing will notify owners and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 5, 2017. Owners may contact Zhaoqing customer service at 1-855-444-5120 or by email at service@antaresrecall.com.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by NHTSA's Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance · safety standard FMVSS 139 · part: sidewall
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Antares | Comfort A5 | — |
Tire recalls in 2017
NHTSA received 12 tire recall campaigns in 2017, covering up to 621,538 tires. With 1,916 tires, this campaign ranks 5 of 12 by size that year.
More from Zhaoqing Junhong Co., Ltd
2 tire recall campaigns filed by Zhaoqing Junhong Co., Ltd; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 22T013000 13 Aug 2022 | Antares | 3,047 |