Vee Tyre and Rubber is recalling Tri-Ace Pioneer tires for sidewall separation

Washington, DC – 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.”

Vee Tyre will notify and reimburse owners the cost of the tires, along with any service fees. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 21, 2022. Owners may contact Vee Tyre customer service at 1-212-564-7575. Vee Tyre’s numbers for this recall are 16MBCMJBL & 16MJEMHBL.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to Sidewall Separation/FMVSS 139Sidewall separation can lead to tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.