Hangzhou Zhongce Respond to Start of Recall

Chinese tyre manufacturer Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber has released its response to the commencement of the US recall involving approximately a quarter of a million tyres produced by the company.

“Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co. (HZR) has a long record of producing high-quality, safe and reliable products. HZR has fully cooperated with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) to provide information on the scope of the recall and the design history of the products involved. While HZR has not found any evidence that the LTR tyres at issue contain any structural defects or are missing any safety features, because FTS has initiated a recall, consumers who own tyres within its scope should bring them into their dealer to have them checked.

“Above all, HZR is committed to providing all of our customers with safe products and outstanding service. We are communicating with our US distributors and are grateful for their support and business. We look forward to continuing to provide our partners in the US the same high quality products they have come to expect from us.”

Foreign Tire Sales announced on August 9 it had begun the recall of some 255,000 Westlake, Compass and YKS brand tyres. Consumers who purchased tyres included in the recall have until October 25 to return to their tyre dealer for free replacement with an equivalent tyre.