Tire failure/unseating/fmvss 119
Defect Summary
Double camel, in cooperation with lionshead specialty tire & wheel llc (lionshead), notified the agency on january 21, 2014 that they are recalling 1,440 vail sport st lh 99 tubeless trailer tires, size 225/75d15, load range d, dot code 69, manufactured from july 14, 2013, through july 27, 2013 (and a sidewall date code 2813 or 2913). on may 7, 2014, double camel increased the recall to include an additional 38,129 vail sport st lh 99 tires encompassing build dates from november 20, 2011, through september 21, 2013 (dates codes 4711 through 3713). the total population of the tires being recalled is now 39,569. the original population of tires may fail under prolonged use and may become unseated from the rims and the additional population of tires may be more susceptible to failure due to road hazards. as such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars."
Safety Consequence
Tire damage from road hazards, failure from prolonged use or unseating of the tire from the rim increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Lionshead will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires with compliant ones. the recall of the initial population of tires began in february 2014. the recall for the expanded population of tires is expected to begin in june 2014. customers may contact lionshead at 1-574-533-6169.
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FAQ: Recall 14T001000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14T001000?
NHTSA recall 14T001000 was issued by Lionshead Specialty Tire & Wheel Llc on January 23, 2014. It addresses: Tire failure/unseating/fmvss 119. The recall affects approximately 39,569 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Lionshead Specialty Tire & Wheel Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14T001000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.