Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

13T007000

ManufacturerBeijing Capital Tyre Co., LTDReported2013-07-23Affected2,711 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

Beijing Capital Tyre Co. (BCT) is recalling certain Autoguard LT245/75R16 tires manufactured June 25th, 2012, through November 11th, 2012. These tires failed the endurance test standards of FMVSS 139 and contain incorrect maximum load load data on the sidewall. Thus, these tires fail to to comply to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

Risk

During use, the tires may crack in the tread area leading to sudden air loss, and tire failure. Additionally, owners may unknowingly overload the tires which may lead to tire failure. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Beijing Capital Tyre will notify owners and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2013. Owners may contact Tire & Wheel Master at 1-209-465-9000.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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NHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.