Chinese Tire Defects

Several brand of tires made by Chinese tire manufacurer Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co. have been alledged to have defects, which can result in accidents involving tire blow outs and tread spearation.

2007 UPDATE: NHTSA Investigations of Chinese brand tires

In June 2007, Foreign Tire Sales, Inc., an importer of Chinese tires, estimated that almost 450,000 steel-belted radial tires were defective because they lacked a key safety feature, known as a "gum strip," which gives the tires added durability. The Chinese tires were sold in America as replacement tires for SUVs, pickups and vans under the brand name Westlake, Telluride, Compass and YKS.

Chinese Tire Brands in Question

Below is a list of tires manufactured by the Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co., and distributed by Foreign Tire Sales, Inc.:

Chinese Tire Defects Lawsuits: Allegations & Your Legal Rights

Lieff Cabraser has successfully litigated against tire and auto manufacturers. Injured drivers and passengers, and the families of loved ones who have died in car accidents and rollover crashes, have brought charges against companies for claims including negligence and strict liability.

National Tire Recall and Tire Failure Attorney | Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been in a car, truck or SUV accident and would like to learn more about your legal rights, click here to contact a Lieff Cabraser attorney.

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