The defect
Linglong Americas Inc. (LLA) is recalling certain Venezia Crusade HT tires, size LT265/75R16 Load Range E, with DOT date codes 2715 through 5215. The tires may experience lower sidewall separation. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
The risk
Sidewall separation can lead to sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
LLA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owners may contact LLA customer service at 1-330-239-0404. LLA's number for this recall is YCLF.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 139 · part: sidewall
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Venezia Crusade | HT | — |
Tire recalls in 2020
NHTSA received 14 tire recall campaigns in 2020, covering up to 69,722 tires. With 2,830 tires, this campaign ranks 6 of 14 by size that year.