NHTSA-Equipment2012-03-05
GTC NORTH AMERICA, INC. — TREAD OR SIDEWALL SEPARATION
GTC NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Affected count
12289
Products
TREAD OR SIDEWALL SEPARATION
Official notice
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