Avon Viper Stryke – 17T016000

Defect Description For Recall

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.”

Make Of Vehicle

AVON

Model Of Vehicle

VIPER STRYKE

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

17T016000

Component Description

Tires:Tread/Belt

Effect Of Defect

A Bulge In The Tread Or A Tread Separation Can Cause A Loss Of Vehicle Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Max-Trac Tire Co., Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20150726

End Of Manufacture

20170408

Type Of Vehicle Recall

T

Number Affected

245

Date Owners Notified

20171023

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Max-Trac Tire Co., Inc.

Date Report Received

20170929

Make Campaign Number

169

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

119