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NHTSARecalled Sep 29, 2017 · #17T016000

Bulge in Tread Causing Separation/FMVSS 119

Hazard

Tire safety defect

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Description

Max-Trac Tire Co., Inc. (Max-Trac) is recalling certain Avon Viper Stryke tires, sizes 120/70R14, 120/70R15, 160/60R14, and 160/60R15, manufactured from January 4, 2015 through April 8, 2017. A bulge may develop in the tread or the tread may separate from the tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other than Passenger Cars." A bulge in the tread or a tread separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Bulge in Tread Causing Separation/FMVSS 119
Type
Tire
Manufacturer
Max-Trac Tire Co., Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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 number for this recall is 169.

View the official CPSC notice