Primewell recall: Tires
What is wrong
GITI Tire (USA) Ltd. (GITI) is recalling certain Primewell Valera Touring II replacement passenger car tires, sizes 185/65R14 86H, 195/60R15 88H, 205/55R16 91H, 205/60R16 92V, 215/60R17 96H, and 235/60R17 102T. The affected 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 July 31, 2017. Owners may contact GITI customer service at 1-866-488-4737.
Vehicles covered
- Primewell Valera Touring Ii
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17T013000
- Type
- Tires
- Filed by
- Giti Tire (USA) Ltd.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 30, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jul 31, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 394,378
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 1, 2014 to Nov 27, 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
- Dextero / Gt Radial / Primewell recall: Tires Oct 6, 2016
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.