If you bought replacement snow tires in the last four years, you need to be aware of an important recall that could impact your safety in severe weather.
Half a Million Snow Tires Recalled for Poor Traction in Severe Weather
Published on Dec. 17, 2024
Tires with enough tread to keep you safe in severe weather are essential. That’s why so many drivers choose all-terrain tires for their cars. But if you recently bought a new set of winter tires to get through the snowy season safely, a recent recall impacting half a million tires across the U.S. may be of great concern to you.
Read on to learn which tires are being recalled, why they’re being recalled, and what to do if your tires are on the list.
What Tires Are Being Recalled?
According to the recall report submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on Dec. 13, Prinx Chengshan Tire North America, Inc. (PCTNA) is recalling 541,632 tires in its Fortune Tormenta and Prinx Hicountry replacement tire lines produced between August 2020 and December 2024. The official recall report lists the specific sizes and models impacted.
PCTNA will send owner notification letters to those impacted by the recall in early February 2025.
Why Are These Tires Being Recalled?
This line of all-weather rugged terrain or mud terrain tubeless radial tires is meant to provide sufficient traction to perform safely in severe snowy weather. However, the tires were safety tested against a European standard that does not comply with North American standards. When the tires were put to the test according to North American standards, they failed.
If these tires are used on snowy roads, they may not provide the traction expected for safe performance and could, as a result, increase the risk of a crash.
What To Do If Your Tires Are Recalled
PCTNA has not finalized a remedy for this recall. However, according to the recall report, the “remedy tires will be compliant with regulatory requirements,” suggesting the company will be footing the bill for new tires that meet North American safety standards.
If you think you have tires that are part of this recall, look for a notification letter about the recall in your mailbox by February 2025. It will have more information about how to move forward.
In the meantime, owners can contact PCTNA customer service at 1-310-205-8355 (ext. 109) for more information.
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