Dextero / Gt Radial / Primewell recall: Tires
What is wrong
GITI Tire (USA) Ltd. (GITI) is recalling certain imported Primewell Valera Touring II tires, sizes 205/50R17 93V XL, 215/50R17 95V XL, 225/50R17 94V, 225/50R18 95T, and 205/65R16 95H, GT Radial Champiro Touring A/S tires, sizes 205/50R17 93V XL, 215/50R17 95V XL, 225/50R17 94V, 205/65R16 95H, and 225/50R18 95T, and Dextero Touring DTR1 tires, sizes 205/50R17 93V XL, 215/50R17 95V XL, 225/50R17 94V, manufactured by PT. Gajah Tunggal TBK in Indonesia. The affected replacement passenger car tires may develop cracks in the lower sidewall, potentially resulting in a loss of air.
What could happen
A loss of air pressure may result in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
GITI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2016. Owners may contact GITI customer service at 1-877-342-0882.
Vehicles covered
- Dextero Touring Dtr1
- Gt Radial Champiro Touring A/S
- Primewell Valera Touring Ii
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16T017000
- Type
- Tires
- Filed by
- Giti Tire (USA) Ltd.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 6, 2016
- Owners notified
- Oct 24, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 250,620
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 10, 2016 to Aug 20, 2016
- Part
- Tires › Sidewall
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Primewell recall: Tires Jun 30, 2017
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.