DEXTERO TOURING DTR1 TIRE RECALL - #16T017000
RECALL FOR TIRES : SIDEWALL
GITI Tire (USA) Ltd. (GITI) is recalling certain imported Primewell Valera Touring II tires, sizes 205/50R17 93V XL, 215/50R17 95V XL, 225/50R17 94V, 225/50R18 95T, and 205/65R16 95H, GT Radial Champiro Touring A/S tires, sizes 205/50R17 93V XL, 215/50R17 95V XL, 225/50R17 94V, 205/65R16 95H, and 225/50R18 95T, and Dextero Touring DTR1 tires, sizes 205/50R17 93V XL, 215/50R17 95V XL, 225/50R17 94V, manufactured by PT. Gajah Tunggal TBK in Indonesia. The affected replacement passenger car tires may develop cracks in the lower sidewall, potentially resulting in a loss of air.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Tire |
DEXTERO TOURING DTR1 |
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| Manufacturer |
GITI Tire (USA) Ltd. |
| Manufactured between |
10/25/2015 - 7/30/2016 |
| Recalled on |
10/6/2016 |
| Influenced by |
GITI Tire (USA) Ltd. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/24/2016 |
| # Affected |
250,620 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES:SIDEWALL |
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| Description |
GITI Tire (USA) Ltd. (GITI) is recalling certain imported Primewell Valera Touring II tires, sizes 205/50R17 93V XL, 215/50R17 95V XL, 225/50R17 94V, 225/50R18 95T, and 205/65R16 95H, GT Radial Champiro Touring A/S tires, sizes 205/50R17 93V XL, 215/50R17 95V XL, 225/50R17 94V, 205/65R16 95H, and 225/50R18 95T, and Dextero Touring DTR1 tires, sizes 205/50R17 93V XL, 215/50R17 95V XL, 225/50R17 94V, manufactured by PT. Gajah Tunggal TBK in Indonesia. The affected replacement passenger car tires may develop cracks in the lower sidewall, potentially resulting in a loss of air. |
| Consequences |
A loss of air pressure may result in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
GITI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2016. Owners may contact GITI customer service at 1-877-342-0882. |
| 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 |
DEXTERO TOURING DTR1 Tire Recall for TIRES, SIDEWALL
DEXTERO TOURING DTR1 Tire Recall for TIRES, SIDEWALL
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