Summary: CERTAIN CARLISLE TIRE AND WHEEL COMPANY (CETS) LRD USA TRAIL TIRES, SIZE 20.5/8.0-10, FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES." THE TIRES WERE MARKED IMPROPERLY ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE AS LOAD RANGE "E" ON ONE SIDEWALL SIDE, WHEN THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN MARKED LOAD RANGE "D".
Consequence: THE INCORRECT LOAD RANGE MARKINGS MAY LEAD TO AN OWNER PURCHASING A TIRE THAT IS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR THEIR PARTICULAR VEHICLE APPLICATION. USING INCORRECTLY SIZED TIRES ON A VEHICLE COULD LEADING TO VEHICLE OVERLOADING OR OTHER CONSEQUENCES THAT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A TIRE FAILURE THAT COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: CETS WILL REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CETS AT 1-315-477-9107.
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