The defect
Achieva Rubber Corp. (Achieva) is recalling certain Innova Ultra Runner tires sizes 4.80-8, 4.80-12, 5.30-12, and 5.70-8 in 4 ply and 6 ply, and 5.30-12 and 5.70-8 in 8 ply with the date code rage of 0114 through 3917. The tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires - Other Than Passenger Cars."
The risk
If the tires fail to meet the strength test requirements, the tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Achieva will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires with new tires, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Achieva customer service at 1-310-328-8868.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 119
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Innova | Ultra Runner | — |
Tire recalls in 2018
NHTSA received 10 tire recall campaigns in 2018, covering up to 63,328 tires. With 2,900 tires, this campaign ranks 4 of 10 by size that year.