NHTSATIRES
Prinx Chengshan Tire North America, Inc. - Insufficient Traction for Snow Tires/...
Published: December 9, 2024Recall ID: 24T014000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Tires that do not provide sufficient traction in snow can increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Prinx Chengshan Tire North America, Inc. (PCTNA) is recalling certain Fortune Tormenta and Prinx Hicountry sold as replacements tires. Please refer to the 573 Safety Report for specific sizes. The tires are labeled as snow tires, but do not have sufficient traction to perform in all snow weather conditions. 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."
Affected Products
Insufficient Traction for Snow Tires/FMVSS 139
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Insufficient Traction for Snow Tires/FMVSS 139 |
| Nhtsa id | 24T014000 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24T014000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Tire |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Prinx Chengshan Tire North America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Prinx Chengshan Tire North America, Inc. (PCTNA) is recalling certain Fortune Tormenta and Prinx Hicountry sold as replacements tires. Please refer to the 573 Safety Report for specific sizes. The tires are labeled as snow tires, but do not have sufficient traction to perform in all snow weather conditions. 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." |
| Completion rate | 27.31 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and repair, or fully reimburse customers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 27, 2025. Owners may contact PCTNA customer service at 1-855-544-4891. |
| Consequence summary | Tires that do not provide sufficient traction in snow can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 541632 |
| Report received date | 2024-12-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |