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SevereNHTSA·17T016000·Announced 2017-09-29

Max-Trac Recalls Avon Viper Stryke Tires for Tread Separation Risk

Max-Trac is recalling specific Avon Viper Stryke tires because a tread bulge or separation could cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk.

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 cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Max-Trac Tire Co., Inc. is recalling certain Avon Viper Stryke tires in sizes 120/70R14, 120/70R15, 160/60R14, and 160/60R15. These tires were manufactured between January 4, 2015, and April 8, 2017. The recall involves 245 units.

A bulge may develop in the tread, or the tread may separate from the tire. This defect can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. As a result, these tires fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other than Passenger Cars."

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 recall number is 169. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
MAX-TRAC TIRE CO., INC.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
245

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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