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Our severity: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

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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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