NHTSATIRES
Wheel Group Holdings LLC - Insufficient Traction for Snow Tires/FMVSS 139
Published: March 21, 2024Recall ID: 24T001000Category: 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
Wheel Group Holding, LLC (WGH) is recalling certain AMP Terrain Attack R/T, Terrain Attack A/T, Terrain Pro A/T, and Mud Terrain Attack M/T tires with load ranges SL, XL, C, D, E, and F. 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 | 24T001000 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24T001000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Tire |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Wheel Group Holdings LLC |
| Defect summary | Wheel Group Holding, LLC (WGH) is recalling certain AMP Terrain Attack R/T, Terrain Attack A/T, Terrain Pro A/T, and Mud Terrain Attack M/T tires with load ranges SL, XL, C, D, E, and F. 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 | 0.01 |
| Corrective action | WGH will inspect and repair, or fully reimburse customers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 01, 2024. Owners may contact WGH customer service at 1-626-363-1666 and/or AMPQuestions@thewheelgroup.com. |
| 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 | 673000 |
| Report received date | 2024-03-21T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |