The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16T017000·Announced 2016-10-06

GITI Recalls Tires With Sidewall Cracks That May Cause Air Loss

GITI Tire is recalling specific Primewell, GT Radial, and Dextero tires that may develop sidewall cracks, potentially leading to air loss and tire failure.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (tire failure leading to crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

GITI Tire (USA) Ltd. is recalling certain imported Primewell Valera Touring II, GT Radial Champiro Touring A/S, and Dextero Touring DTR1 tires. The affected replacement passenger car tires were manufactured by PT. Gajah Tunggal TBK in Indonesia. Specific sizes affected include 205/50R17 93V XL, 215/50R17 95V XL, 225/50R17 94V, 225/50R18 95T, and 205/65R16 95H.

The defect involves the potential development of cracks in the lower sidewall of the tires. This cracking can result in a loss of air pressure, which may lead to sudden tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact GITI customer service at 1-877-342-0882 or visit a dealer to have the affected tires replaced free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2016. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:SIDEWALL recall
Manufacturer
GITI Tire (USA) Ltd.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
250,620

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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