The defect
Compañia Hulera Tornel, S.A.de C.V. (Tornel) is recalling certain Tornel A/T-09 tires, size LT265/75R16, Load Range C with DOT date codes 2119 through 2619. Due to improper manufacturing, the sidewall rubber may separate from the body ply cords and cause separation of the lower sidewall. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
The risk
Sidewall separation can lead to tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Tornel will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2020. Owners may contact Tornel customer service at 1-281-919-1944. Tornel's number for this recall is 100.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 139 · part: sidewall
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Tornel | A/T-09 | — |
Tire recalls in 2020
NHTSA received 14 tire recall campaigns in 2020, covering up to 69,722 tires. With 832 tires, this campaign ranks 10 of 14 by size that year.
More from Compañia Hulera Tornel, S.a.de C.v
2 tire recall campaigns filed by Compañia Hulera Tornel, S.a.de C.v; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 20T006000 13 Mar 2020 | Tornel | 728 |