December 20, 2024 in National News

OVER HALF MILLION PRINX SNOW TIRES RECALLED; LACK OF TRACTION IN SNOW

(Gray News) – More than 541,000 snow tires have been recalled because they do not provide sufficient traction in the snow, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notice.

Prinx Chengshan Tire North America recalled 541,632 Fortune Tormenta and Prinx Hicountry winter replacement tires. The tires were sold in more than 100 sizes. The recalled tires feature three-peak mountain snowflake symbols.

The company said the tires passed European tests but likely fail to comply with U.S. safety standards because they “do not have sufficient traction to perform in all snow weather conditions.”

Snow tires without sufficient traction can increase the risk of a crash.

The company said owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 1, 2025.

Owners with questions may contact PCTNA customer service at 1-310-205-8355 extension 109, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.



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