Safety Recall NHTSA · 17T014000 Reported August 16, 2017

Tire may not hold air due to hole/fmvss 109

Triangle Tire Usa · N/A · 324 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17T014000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Triangle Tire Usa
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
324
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
August 16, 2017
Completion Rate
93.21

Defect Summary

Triangle tire usa (triangle) is recalling certain triangle tr643 tires, size st225/75r15, with dot codes of 0517 and 0617 (produced during 5th and 6th weeks of 2017) sold as replacement tires for cargo and recreational trailers. due to a specific mold irregularity, the tires may have a small hole where the sidewall and the tread meet, resulting in an air leak. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 109, "new pneumatic and certain specialty tires."

Safety Consequence

If the tire does not stay inflated, it can it can lead to tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Triangle will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. the recall began on september 15, 2017. owners may contact triangle customer service at 1-615-610-5050 or find additional information at www.triangletireus.com.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Triangle Tire Usa dealer and reference recall ID 17T014000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17T014000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17T014000?

NHTSA recall 17T014000 was issued by Triangle Tire Usa on August 16, 2017. It addresses: Tire may not hold air due to hole/fmvss 109. The recall affects approximately 324 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Triangle Tire Usa dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17T014000 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.