The defect
Vee Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd. (Vee Tyre) is recalling certain Taiga A/T tires, size LT285/75R16. Due to a manufacturing issue, the sidewall may separate from the tire. 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
Vee Tyres will notify and reimburse owners the cost of the tires along with any service fees. This recall began July 30, 2020. Owners may contact Vee's customer service at 1-917-863-2422. Vee's numbers for this recall are 6MSLD8 2117 and 2217.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vee Rubber | Taiga A/T | — |
Tire recalls in 2020
NHTSA received 14 tire recall campaigns in 2020, covering up to 69,722 tires. With 522 tires, this campaign ranks 12 of 14 by size that year.
More from Vee Tyre And Rubber Co., Ltd
4 tire recall campaigns filed by Vee Tyre And Rubber Co., Ltd; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 26T006000 10 Feb 2026 | Vee Rubber | 144 |
| 22T001000 19 Jan 2022 | Tri-Ace | 1,782 |
| 16T010000 27 Jul 2016 | Vee Rubber | 21 |