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NHTSARecalled 2017-09-29

Max-Trac Tire Co., Inc. — TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Is my product affected?

AVON VIPER STRYKE

  • Brand AVON

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Max-Trac Tire Co., Inc. is recalling certain Avon Viper Stryke motorcycle tires in four sizes (120/70R14, 120/70R15, 160/60R14, and 160/60R15) that were manufactured between January 4, 2015 and April 8, 2017. These tires may develop a bulge in the tread or experience tread separation, which can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Owners of affected tires will be notified by Max-Trac, and dealers will replace the tires at no charge. The recall began on October 23, 2017. Affected consumers should contact Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America at 1-800-642-7470 extension 3159 to arrange the replacement. Max-Trac's recall number for this issue is 169.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

A bulge in the tread or a tread separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What should I 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.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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