The defect
Compañia Hulera Tornel, S.A.de C.V. (Tornel) is recalling certain Tornel Deportiva tires, size P235/60R14, with DOT date codes 2216 and 4116 through 5016. Due to a manufacturing issue, the adhesive between the belt and tread base may fail, possibly causing tread block separation. 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
A tread block separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Tornel will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact Compañia Hulera Tornel customer service at 1-281-919-1944.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 139 · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Tornel | Deportiva | — |
Tire recalls in 2020
NHTSA received 14 tire recall campaigns in 2020, covering up to 69,722 tires. With 728 tires, this campaign ranks 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 20T003000 12 Feb 2020 | Tornel | 832 |