New Jersey Personal Injury Blog
Category – Tire Defect
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139 Violations Prompts Another NHTSA Tire Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced another tire recall. PT Multistrada Arah Sarana, Tbk is recalling 36,592 tires as the result of design defects which violate Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles.” The design defects may lead to blistering on the sidewall or tread separation, which can cause sudden loss of air, increasing the risk of an injury auto accident.
The affected tires include Achilles Desert Hawk A/P Light Truck Tires in sizes LT235/85R16 120/116L 10PR, LT215/85R16 115/112L 10PR, and LT225/75R16 115/112L 10PR which were manufactured between January 2010 and November 2011, and Radar Radial RLT-9 Light Truck Radial Tires manufactured from December 30, 2009 through January 31, 2011. The Achilles tires were manufactured with a narrow bead design which could lead to blistering on the sidewall, while the Radar tires were produced with a defective sidewall design that could lead to tread separation.
This tire recall is expected to start this in April 2012 and PT Multistrada Arah Sarana will notify owners of the defective tires and replace them with a comparable tire at no cost. For additional information, owners may call the company’s customer hotline at (800) 944-8414 as well as the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at (888) 327-4236.
Tire manufacturers are responsible for the safety of their products. If you or a loved one has been injured in a vehicle accident that was caused by a defective tire, the experienced tire defects attorneys in New Jersey at Blume Goldfaden can help you understand your legal rights and potential options. Call us for a no-cost consultation at (973) 635-5400.
NHTSA Announces Recall of Defective Chaparral Tires
In addition to its recent tire recalls, such as the recall of GTC tires at the end of March 2012, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is making another recall announcement, this time for 2,663 Chaparral tires, manufactured by the Del-Nat Tire Corporation. The affected tires have a defect which may cause bubbles and/or blistering on the sidewall. With extended use, this defect can lead to potential air loss, increasing the risk of an injury auto accident.
The recalled tires, which fail to adhere to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139 “New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles,” include Radial XT tires size P235/75R15, manufactured from September 2008 through December 2009.
Owners of the affected tires will be notified by Del-Nat and dealers will replace the defective tires at no-cost. Balancing and mounting will also be included free of charge. The recall is expected to start on April 9, 2012. For additional information, owners of the recalled tires may contact Del-Nat’s consumer relations department at (901) 775-8125.
The safety of a vehicle’s tires is of paramount importance to the vehicles overall safety, and so it is essential that tire manufacturer’s produce tires that conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. If a tire is defective and/or does not conform to these standards, it risks the health and safety of the vehicle’s occupants as well as other motorists on the road, and pedestrians.
If you have suffered a car accident injury as the result of defective tires, you may have cause for legal action. Call the knowledgeable New Jersey defective tire lawyers at Blume Goldfaden at (973) 635-5400 to find out whether you may have a meritorious auto product liability claim.
NHTSA Announces Recall of Defective Michelin Tires
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced another defective tire recall for the month of April 2012. This latest recall involves 77,775 Michelin tires, which have a casing that my lose integrity and/or have rapid air loss. If this occurs while the vehicle is in use, it may result in a serious injury car accident.
Michelin North America, Inc. is recalling Michelin XZU2 LRJ, size 12R22.5 and Michelin XAU3 LRJ, size 305/85R22.5 tires manufactured between October 23,2005 and September 3, 2011, as well as Michelin XM505 LRJ, size 305/85R22.5 tires manufactured between April 18, 2010 and May 8, 2010 and between January 23, 2011 and February 12, 2011.
This recall is expected to start on or around April 30, 2012. Michelin will provide customers with the necessary information on how to get replacement tires. For additional information about this recall, owners may call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at (888) 327-4236 or visit www.safecar.gov.
The proper functioning of a vehicle’s tires is essential to the overall safety of the vehicle. Any defect caused by poor design or substandard manufacturing can create a substantial risk.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a New Jersey auto accident as the result of a defective tire, the knowledgeable New Jersey tire defects attorneys at Blume Goldfaden can help you determine whether you may pursue legal action for your potential claim. For a no-cost consultation, call us at (973) 635-5400.
NHTSA Denies Yokohama Petition, Announces Tire Recall
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced the recall of 6,254 Yokohama Tire Corporation tires as the result of a design defect. These size P215/60R15 AVID H4S 93H tires, which were manufactured between December 2, 2007 and September 19, 2009, fail to adhere to the tire identification requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, entitled “New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles.”
The molded markings on one sidewall do not include the complete TIN, or tire identification number, required by the Safety Standard. The absence of a TIN on both sides of the tire may make identification of the tires more difficult in the event of a future safety-related performance issue. As a result, the tires may not be removed from the vehicle, which could increase the risk of an injury car accident.
Because this Safety Standard noncompliance, does not affect the immediate safety of the vehicle, Yokohama petitioned the NHTSA for relief from remedy. This petition was denied on February 16, 2012. As a result, Yokohama will be recalling the tires. Registered owners will be notified and provided with replacement tires at no-cost. For additional information, owners may call the Yokohama Campaign Service Center at (888) 801-4162.
Any tire defect, whether superficial or profound in nature, has the potential to increase the risk of a motor vehicle accident.
If you have been injured as the result of a tire defect in New Jersey, the experienced tire defect lawyers in New Jersey at Blume Goldfaden can help you determine whether your potential claim may have merit. Contact us at (973) 635-5400 for a no-cost consultation.
NHTSA Announces Recall of GTC Tires due to Sidewall Defect
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced the GTC North America Inc. recall of 12,289 Advance Extra Grip AR215 Light Truck Radial Tires (size P235 75R15) due to a defective sidewall that may increase the risk of an injury crash. The tires were manufactured from September 2008 through December 2009.
The affected tires may experience bubbling or blistering on their sidewall, which may lead to potential air loss. This increases the potential for tire failure, which can cause a serious injury accident.
GTC will notify consumers and replace the defective tires at no-cost. Balancing and mounting will also be included at no-cost, as necessary. For additional information, owners of the recalled tires may call GTC at (330) 498-5000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at (888) 327-4263.
A vehicle’s tires are one of the most important parts of the vehicle. They are the only part of the car that touches the road. Tire manufacturers have a duty to produce them to the appropriate specifications and with high quality materials; and to adequately test their suitability for the purpose intended. Not doing so can lead to tire failure, which places the occupants of the vehicle in danger of suffering serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident caused by defective tires in New Jersey, or, because of a failure in any automotive related product, the experienced New Jersey tire defect lawyers at Blume Goldfaden can investigate the details of your case to determine whether you may have a meritorious claim. Call us for a no-cost consultation at (973) 635-5400.
Goodyear Tires Recalls Over 40,000 Tires due to Tread Defect
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall of 40,915 Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company tires as the result of a defect in the tread that can cause partial tire tread separation. This can cause damage to the vehicle and/or lead to tire failure, which can cause an accident resulting in injuries.
The recalled tires were manufactured from March 1, 2009 through May 31, 2009, and include the following:
- Goodyear/Wrangler Silent Armor/LT235/80R17 LRE
- Goodyear/Wrangler Silent Armor/LT245/75R17 LRE
- Goodyear/Wrangler Silent Armor/LT265/70R17 LRE
- Goodyear/Wrangler Silent Armor/LT275/70R18 LRE
- Goodyear/Wrangler Silent Armor/LT285/70R17 LRD
- Goodyear/Wrangler Silent Armor/LT325/60R18 LRE
Goodyear will notify owners of the defective tires and replace them at no cost. The recall is expected to begin by March 22, 2012. For additional information, consumers may call Goodyear at (800) 592-3267 or the NHTSA at (888) 327-4236.
The tires are one of the most important components of a motor vehicle. If tires are defectively designed or manufactured using substandard materials, it greatly increases the chance of tire failure and motor vehicle accidents.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a New Jersey auto accident as the result of defective tires or any automotive related product, the experienced tire defects attorneys in New Jersey at Blume Goldfaden can examine the details of your case to determine whether your claim may be meritorious. To learn more, contact us at (973) 635-5400 for a no-cost consultation.
NHTSA Announces Recall of Defective Toyo Tires
Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc., in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is recalling 68,763 tires as the result of a defect in the bead area, which is near the rim of the tire. This defect may eventually cause a crack in the bead area. If left undetected, this crack may result in tire failure, and a potential loss of control of the vehicle; and injury related motor vehicle accidents.
The recalled tires were manufactured from September 20, 2009 through November 6, 2010 and include Toyo Extensa A/S tires, size P225/60R16 97T. Toyo will notify owners of the recalled tires and replace them at no cost. The expected start date of this recall is about February 2, 2012. For additional information, owners may call Toyo Tire at (800) 442-8696, as well as the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at (888) 327-4236.
The only part of a vehicle that actually touches the ground is the tires, making them one of the most important components of an automobile. If a tire fails while the vehicle is in motion, it is possible that the driver may lose control of the vehicle, resulting in single or multi-vehicle collisions. The potential for injuries is great, which is why tire manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure that the tires produced use an appropriate manufacturing process and quality materials. Manufacturers which do not ensure the quality of their tires may be held liable for any injury or fatal accident that is caused by negligence in their production of the tires.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a New Jersey vehicle accident caused by defective tires, the experienced tire defects attorneys in New Jersey at Blume Goldfaden can help you understand your legal rights and options. Contact us at (973) 635-5400 to discuss your potential claim.
ITR USA Recalls Commercial Tires due to Sidewall Defect
ITR USA Inc., in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is recalling 51,003 Shandong Yongtai Negotiator Commercial H/T tires as the result of a defect in the sidewall that may cause bubbling or blistering, which in turn, can lead to tire failure and potentially accidents. The defective condition may lead to a sudden loss of tire pressure, which decreases the tire’s lifespan, the vehicle’s gas mileage and the driver’s ability to properly handle the vehicle.
The affected Shandong Yongtai Negotiator Commercial H/T tires, which fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles,” include sizes LT265/75R16 and LT235/85R16 and were manufactured from April 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011 and May 1, 2009 through May 31, 2011, respectively.
Although no remedy plan has been established as of yet, ITR USA was expected to begin the safety recall in July. Owners of the affected tires may call ITR USA for additional information at 1-818-715-7080. More information is also available through the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Tire defects can potentially have serious consequences. At Blume Goldfaden, our experienced New Jersey tire defects attorneys have helped auto product defect accident victims in New Jersey pursue meritorious claims to recover for their injuries from manufacturers od defective vehicle parts and components. Call us at 973-635-5400 for a no-cost consultation and to learn more about your injury claim.
Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. Announces Recall of Several Models for Potential Tread Detachment
Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas Inc. has announced the recall of several models of their tires after discovering that some tires do not meet specifications required for the rubber chemical mixture from which they are made.
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) released an auto safety recall warning about the faulty tires. As a consequence of the improper make-up of specific Toyo tires, portions of the tire tread may become detached or separated. This could possibly cause loss of vehicle control and potentially lead to an accident.
Recalled Toyo tire models were manufactured from September 19, 2010 through October 2, 2010 and include the following models:
- Versado CUV P245/55 R19 103T
- Versado CUV P235/55 R20 102T
- Versado CUV235/55 R18 100V
- Versado CUV P255/65 R18 109S
- Versado LX II 215/60 R16 95V
- Open Country All Terrain LT285/70 R17 121S
- Tourevo LS II 245/45 R18 96V
- Nitto Brand Terra Crappler All Terrain 255/55R18 109S
Toyo will be notifying owners of the recalled tires and replacing the tires at no cost to the consumer. However, owners may contact Toyo by calling 1-800-442-8696 or Nitto at 1-888-529-8200. Owners of affected tires can also contact the NHTSA’s vehicle safety hotline at1-888-327-4236 or find further information at: www.safercar.gov.
Tires are a critical to motor vehicle safety, providing maneuverability, traction, control, and other vital functions in maintaining the well-being of vehicle occupants and others on the road. If a tire defect causes a motor vehicle accident, the manufacturer of the tires and vehicle may be held liable for any harm resulting from such an accident.
The New Jersey tire defect attorneys at Blume Goldfaden have years of experience litigating auto product liability cases. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident that you believe was caused by a defective tire or other faulty auto component, call 973-635-5400 for a no-cost consultation. Our attorneys will evaluate the facts and circumstances of your potential claim to determine if it is meritorious.