Zeetex product recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 25, 2022

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

PT. Elangperdana Tyre Industry recalls Zeetex AT 1000, At1000 (tires)

Recall number

22T014000

Brand / firm

Zeetex

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 31,500 units

Why it was recalled

A sidewall separation may cause a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

PT. Elangperdana Tyre Industry (EP Tyre) is recalling certain Zeetex AT 1000 and 126/123R Zeetex AT1000 tires. Please see the recall report for a complete list of affected tire sizes and DOT date codes. The sidewall may prematurely separate near the bead area of the tire. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

What to do

EP Tyre will provide a refund to owners who purchased the affected tires. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2022. Owners may contact EP Tyre's customer service at +62 (21) 876-5105.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.