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Avon Tires recall

Recalled September 29, 2017 · NHTSA recall 17T016000 · Avon

Hazard
A bulge in the tread or a tread separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Units
245 units

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."

What to 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.

Product
Avon VIPER STRYKE
Manufacturer(s)
Max-Trac Tire Co., Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov