Pt. Multistrada Arah Sarana, Tbk | NHTSA Recall #12T006000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12T006000 by Pt. Multistrada Arah Sarana, Tbk. Includes 36,592 affected units, TREAD SEPARATION/FMVSS 139, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Pt. Multistrada arah sarana is recalling certain achilles desert hawk a/p light truck tires, sizes lt215/85r16 115/112l 10pr, lt235/85r16 120/116l 10pr, lt225/75r16 115/112l 10pr, produced between january 2010 and november 2011, and radar radial rlt-9 light truck radial tires produced from december 30, 2009, through january 31, 2011. the achilles tires were produced with a narrow bead design which can cause blistering on the lower sidewall. the radar tires have defective sidewall design which may lead to tread separation. accordingly, the tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles."
Corrective Action
Pt. Multistrada arah sarana will notify owners, and replace the noncompliant tires with a similar tire free of charge. the safety recall began on april 17, 2012. owners may contact pt. Multistrada arah sarana customer hotline at 1-800-944-8414.