The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15T007000·Announced 2015-02-24

Alliance Tires Recalled for Tread Separation Risk

Alliance Tire Americas is recalling specific model 396 tires because the tread may separate, potentially causing a rapid loss of air and increasing the risk of a 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 (tread separation) that can lead to a rapid loss of air and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Alliance Tire Americas, Inc. is recalling certain model 396 tires due to a defect where the tread may separate from the tire. The recall covers size 445/65R22.5 tires manufactured between April 22, 2013, and November 23, 2014, and size 600/50R22.5 tires manufactured between May 27, 2013, and November 2, 2014.

If the tread separates, the tire may experience a rapid loss of air, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on March 9, 2015.

Owners should contact Alliance customer service at 1-800-343-3276 for more information. Dealers will reimburse consumers for the defective tires. Alliance's number for this recall is ATG-396HS-001. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
Alliance Tire Americas, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
309

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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