The defect
Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum Group Rubber (Shaanxi) is recalling all Duraturn Travia A/T tires, sizes LT225/75R16, LT235/75R15, LT235/80R17, LT235/85R16, LT245/75R16, LT245/75R17, LT265/70R17, LT265/75R16, LT285/70R17, LT285/75R16 and LT31X10.50R15 with DOT date codes 4015 through 0318. Due to manufacturing issues, the tread or innerliner may separate from the tire. 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
Tread or innerliner separation could lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Shaanxi will notify owners, and dealers will reimburse the customer for the affected tires. Owners may contact Duraturn Customer Assistance Service Department at 1-626-513-8989.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 139 · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Duraturn | Travia A/T | — |
Tire recalls in 2020
NHTSA received 14 tire recall campaigns in 2020, covering up to 69,722 tires. With 33,466 tires, this campaign ranks first by size that year.