Defect Description For Recall
Gtc North America, Inc., (Gtc) Is Recalling Certain Advance Extra Grip Ar215 Light Truck Radial Tires, Size P235/75R15, Produced From September 2008 Through December 2009. Some Of The Subject Tires Experience Blistering Or Bubbles On The Tire’S Sidewall. These Tires Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires For Light Vehicles.”
Make Of Vehicle
ADVANCE EXTRA GRIP
Model Of Vehicle
AR215
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
12T004000
Component Description
Tires:Sidewall
Effect Of Defect
These Tires May Experience Blistering On Their Sidewall That, With Extended Use, Could Lead To Tread Chunking With Belt Edge Exposure And Possible Air Loss, TherEBY Increasing The Potential Risk Of Property Damage, Personal Injury, Or A Crash.
Fix Defect
Gtc Will Notify Owners, And Replace The Noncompliant Tires With A Similar Tire Free Of Charge. Free Mounting And Balancing Will Also Be Included, As Applicable. The Safety Recall Began On March 13, 2012. Owners May Contact Gtc At 1-330-498-5000.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Gtc North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
12289
Date Owners Notified
20120313
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Gtc North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20120305
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
139