The defect
Vee Tyre and Rubber Co., Ltd. (Vee Tyre) is recalling certain Tri-Ace Pioneer A/T III tires, sizes LT245/70R17 and LT235/85R16, with DOT codes 4718 through 1819. 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 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 Tyre will notify and reimburse owners the cost of the tires, along with any service fees. The recall began March 3, 2022. Owners may contact Vee Tyre customer service at 1-212-564-7575. Vee Tyre's numbers for this recall are 16MBCMJBL & 16MJEMHBL.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Ace | Pioneer A/T III | — |
Tire recalls in 2022
NHTSA received 17 tire recall campaigns in 2022, covering up to 335,752 tires. With 1,782 tires, this campaign ranks 14 of 17 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 |
| 20T009000 1 Jun 2020 | Vee Rubber | 522 |
| 16T010000 27 Jul 2016 | Vee Rubber | 21 |