Tornel Deportiva recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 13, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Compania Hulera Tornel, S.A. de C.V. recalls Tornel Deportiva (tires)

Recall number

20T006000

Brand / firm

Tornel

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 728 units

Why it was recalled

A tread block separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Compañia Hulera Tornel, S.A.de C.V. (Tornel) is recalling certain Tornel Deportiva tires, size P235/60R14, with DOT date codes 2216 and 4116 through 5016. Due to a manufacturing issue, the adhesive between the belt and tread base may fail, possibly causing tread block separation. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

What to do

Tornel will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began September 8, 2020. Owners may contact Compañia Hulera Tornel customer service at 1-281-919-1944.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.