The defect
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."
The risk
A bulge in the tread or a tread separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 119 · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Avon | Viper Stryke | — |
Tire recalls in 2017
NHTSA received 12 tire recall campaigns in 2017, covering up to 621,538 tires. With 245 tires, this campaign ranks 11 of 12 by size that year.
More from Max-Trac Tire Co., Inc.
2 tire recall campaigns filed by Max-Trac Tire Co., Inc.; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 10T014000 11 May 2010 | Avon | 64 |