The defect
PT. Elangperdana Tyre Industry (EP Tyre) is recalling certain Zeetex AT 1000 and 126/123R Zeetex AT1000 tires. Please see the recall report for a complete list of affected tire sizes and DOT date codes. The sidewall may prematurely separate near the bead area of 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
A sidewall separation may cause a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
EP Tyre will provide a refund to owners who purchased the affected tires. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2022. Owners may contact EP Tyre's customer service at +62 (21) 876-5105.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 139 · part: sidewall
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Zeetex | AT 1000 | — |
| Zeetex | AT1000 | — |
Tire recalls in 2022
NHTSA received 17 tire recall campaigns in 2022, covering up to 335,752 tires. With 31,500 tires, this campaign ranks 3 of 17 by size that year.
More from Pt. Elangperdana Tyre Industry
3 tire recall campaigns filed by Pt. Elangperdana Tyre Industry; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 26T007000 10 Feb 2026 | Vizzoni | 5,125 |
| 25T011000 27 Jun 2025 | Accelera | 4,196 |