Runway recall: Tires
What is wrong
GITI Tire Company Ltd. (GITI) is recalling certain Runway P235/60 R16 Enduro 816 tires manufactured in the second week of 2013 (DOT code 0213). Due to a tire mold issue, the tires may develop splits in the shoulder.
What could happen
The tires may experience rapid air loss while driving, possibly resulting in tire failure and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
GITI will notify owners and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2013. Owners may contact GITI Tire at 1-866-488-4737.
Vehicles covered
- Runway Enduro 816
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13T005000
- Type
- Tires
- Filed by
- Giti Tire (USA) Ltd.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 10, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jun 24, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 218
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Tires
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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.