Advance Extra Grip recall: Tires
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Advance Extra Grip Ar215
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12T004000
- Type
- Tires
- Filed by
- Gtc North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 5, 2012
- Owners notified
- Mar 13, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 12,289
- Started by
- NHTSA compliance testing
- Built
- –
- Part
- Tires › Sidewall
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 139
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.