Max-trac Tire Co., Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17T016000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17T016000 by Max-trac Tire Co., Inc.. Affecting avon viper stryke tires, sizes 120/70r14, 120/70r15, 160/60r14, and 160/60r15, manufactured from january 4, 2015 through april 8, 2017 Includes 245 affected units, Bulge in Tread Causing Separation/FMVSS 119, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsavon viper stryke tires, sizes 120/70r14, 120/70r15, 160/60r14, and 160/60r15, manufactured from january 4, 2015 through april 8, 2017
Defect Summary
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."
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.