Gtc North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12T004000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12T004000 by Gtc North America, Inc.. Includes 12,289 affected units, TREAD OR SIDEWALL SEPARATION, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Gtc north america, inc., (gtc) is recalling certain advance extra grip ar215 light truck radial tires, size p235/75r15, produced from september 2008 through december 2009. some of the subject tires experience blistering or bubbles on the tire's sidewall. these tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles."

Corrective Action

Gtc will notify owners, and replace the noncompliant tires with a similar tire free of charge. free mounting and balancing will also be included, as applicable. the safety recall began on march 13, 2012. owners may contact gtc at 1-330-498-5000.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12T004000

Manufacturer: Gtc North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2012-03-05T00:00:00

Subject: Tread or sidewall separation

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 12,289

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Gtc north america, inc., (gtc) is recalling certain advance extra grip ar215 light truck radial tires, size p235/75r15, produced from september 2008 through december 2009. some of the subject tires experience blistering or bubbles on the tire's sidewall. these tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles."

Consequence Summary: These tires may experience blistering on their sidewall that, with extended use, could lead to tread chunking with belt edge exposure and possible air loss, thereby increasing the potential risk of property damage, personal injury, or a crash.

Corrective Action: Gtc will notify owners, and replace the noncompliant tires with a similar tire free of charge. free mounting and balancing will also be included, as applicable. the safety recall began on march 13, 2012. owners may contact gtc at 1-330-498-5000.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 12T004000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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