9999 FAR EAST FAR EAST Recall

Campaign:

17T017000 on 10/12/2017

Component:

Tires

Manufactured:

12/31/2013 - 12/30/2016

Affected:

173,557

Defect:

Harbor freight tools (harbor freight) is recalling certain innova ultra runner utility trailer tires, sizes 5.3x12 and 4.80/4.00x12, and far east utility trailer tires, size 4.80/4.00x8, purchased mounted on replacement trailer rims. these tires may not be strong enough to support the expected loads. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 119, "new pneumatic tires-other than passenger cars."

Consequence:

If the tires cannot meet the strength requirements, the tires may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Harbor freight will notify owners, and stores will provide replacement tires mounted on rims, free of charge. the recall began on december 5, 2017. owners may contact harbor freight customer service at 1-800-444-3353.

Notes:

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 www.safercar.gov.

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