Wheel Pros Avix TrailTek RT tires recalled for incorrect sidewall label
Certain Avix TrailTek RT tires (size 35X12.50R20LT) sold by Wheel Pros have an incorrect label on the sidewall that says "Not for Highway Use" when they should be labeled for highway use. This mislabeling creates confusion about whether the tires are safe to drive on roads and increases crash risk.
From the NHTSA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Check your tire sidewall for the "Not for Highway Use" label if you own an Avix TrailTek RT tire in size 35X12.50R20LT.
- Contact Wheel Pros customer service at 1-800-959-1969 if you have an affected tire.
- Wheel Pros has already replaced all affected tires at no cost.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Incorrectly Labeled Tire Sidewall/FMVSS 110
Details
- Units affected
- 549
- Recall number
- 26T014000
In the NHTSA's words
- Description
- Wheel Pros, LLC (Wheel Pros) is recalling certain Avix TrailTek RT, size 35X12.50R20LT tires. The tire sidewall may be incorrectly labeled "Not for Highway Use." As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Incorrectly labeled tires may increase the risk of a crash. Wheel Pros replaced the tires, free of charge. All affected tires have been replaced. Owners may contact Wheel Pros' customer service at 1-800-959-1969.
- Hazard
- Incorrectly labeled tires may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Wheel Pros replaced the tires, free of charge. All affected tires have been replaced. Owners may contact Wheel Pros' customer service at 1-800-959-1969.