Giti Tire (usa), Ltd. | NHTSA Recall #16T017000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16T017000 by Giti Tire (usa), Ltd.. Affecting 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 Includes 250,620 affected units, Sidewall Cracks may cause Loss of Air Pressure, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsimported 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
Defect Summary
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.
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.