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SevereNHTSA·14T013000·Announced 2014-10-20

ITG Voma Recalls Capitol Precision Trac II Tires for Tread Separation

ITG Voma is recalling specific Capitol Precision Trac II tires due to a risk of tread separation, which could cause sudden air loss and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire tread separation) that increases the risk of a vehicle crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

ITG Voma Corporation is recalling certain Capitol Precision Trac II tires in sizes 245/70R17, 235/70R16, 235/75R15, 245/70R16, 245/75R16, 255/70R16, and 265/75R16. The affected tires may experience a tread separation.

A tire tread separation may result in sudden air loss, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. The recall began in October 2014.

ITG Voma will notify the distributor, American Tire Distributors, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owners may contact American Tire Distributors at 1-704-992-2000. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
ITG Voma Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
94,890

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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