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Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
A bulge in the tread or a tread separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
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.
Who to contact: 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.
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."
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Max-Trac Tire Co., Inc. — Bulge in Tread Causing Separation/FMVSS 119”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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