Beijing Capital Autoguard Radial: Tires
Recall 13T007000 · Jul 23, 2013 · Beijing Capital Tyre Co., LTD
2,711
units affected
2,711
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13T007000
- Date
- Jul 23, 2013
- Maker
- Beijing Capital Tyre Co., LTD
- Units affected
- 2,711
- Kind
- Tires
- Component
- Tires
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing Capital | Autoguard Radial | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13T007000?
1 model: Beijing Capital Autoguard Radial (all years), about 2,711 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13T007000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.