AVON VIPER STRYKE TIRE RECALL - #17T016000
RECALL FOR TIRES : TREAD/BELT
Max-Trac Tire Co., Inc. (Max-Trac) is recalling certain Avon Viper Stryke tires, sizes 120/70R14, 120/70R15, 160/60R14, and 160/60R15, manufactured from January 4, 2015 through April 8, 2017. A bulge may develop in the tread or the tread may separate from the tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other than Passenger Cars."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Tire |
AVON VIPER STRYKE |
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| Manufacturer |
MAX-TRAC TIRE CO., INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/26/2015 - 4/8/2017 |
| Recalled on |
10/2/2017 |
| Influenced by |
MAX-TRAC TIRE CO., INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/23/2017 |
| # Affected |
245 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
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| Description |
Max-Trac Tire Co., Inc. (Max-Trac) is recalling certain Avon Viper Stryke tires, sizes 120/70R14, 120/70R15, 160/60R14, and 160/60R15, manufactured from January 4, 2015 through April 8, 2017. A bulge may develop in the tread or the tread may separate from the tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other than Passenger Cars." |
| Consequences |
A bulge in the tread or a tread separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Max-Trac will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2017. Owners may contact Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America at 1-800-642-7470 extension 3159. Max-Trac's number for this recall is 169. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
AVON VIPER STRYKE Tire Recall for TIRES, TREAD/BELT
AVON VIPER STRYKE Tire Recall for TIRES, TREAD/BELT
AVON VIPER STRYKE Tire Recall for TIRES, TREAD/BELT
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