Tires Missing Markings Are Safe, Double Coin Tells NHTSA

MONROVIA, CA- About 1,753,000 Double Coin tires have non-compliant sidewall markings, but are perfectly safe and should be exempt from a recall, the company said to the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The Double Coin tires in question were manufactured with DOT dates of 2611 to 2514 and are missing the Load Range symbol. But as confirmed by NHTSA testing, this non-compliance does not pose any safety or performance issues, the company said.

All Double Coin tires meet FMVSS119 performance and endurance requirements and all Double Coin tires’ sidewall markings include redundant markings that correspond to Load Range Capacities including Load Index for both single and dual placement, Ply Rating, and Maximum Load Rating with Corresponding Inflation Pressure (single and dual load).

“We have always been committed to servicing our customers and manufacturing quality products,” said Aaron Murphy, VP of CMA. “The important factor is that the tires meet all safety and endurance standards and are neither defective nor performing poorly. CMA is working with NHTSA and has petitioned NHTSA for an exemption from the recall requirements of the National Highway Traffic Safety Act based on the fact that the non-compliance is inconsequential as it relates to motor vehicle safety.”

There have been no field complaints or adjustments with regard to the non-compliant sidewall markings so far. At this point, no further action is required until NHTSA rules on the petition.

“After internal revisions, CMA and Double Coin have placed the additional mark on all sidewalls of Double Coin tires being sold to U.S.-based customers,” Murphy said.


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