Nankang Recalls Three 15-inch Tyre Sizes

Nankang Tire Corp., Ltd. has announced a recall campaign of the following sizes, produced in the company’s Zhangjiagang factory (China) between week 30 and week 34 2008 with the following DOT codes:

225/70R15C 112/110R N810A – DOT 106R 657 3008 to 3408
185R15C 103/102P N810 – DOT 10R8 571 3008 to 3408
195/70R15C 104/102S N810 – DOT 108V 572 2708 to 3408

In an official statement detailing the recall of the above sizes, Nankang explained that the tyres in question do no have any immediate safety issues and have passed the ISO10454/ECE R.54 high speed test standard and FMVSS 139 endurance test standard.

According to Nankang, the recall has been initiated in order to ensure that “customers can keep using Nankang tyres safely until the expiration date, Nankang Rubber Tire has to recall these tyres with the aforementioned DOT numbers.”

Nankang’s advice is for anyone with questions relating to the recall to contact their local distributor to have their tyres checked and substituted free of charge, if required. Unity Tyre Co Limited can be contacted 9:00 and 17:00 Monday to Friday on: 01179 329329.