The defect
Alliance Tire Americas, Inc. (Alliance Tire) is recalling certain Galaxy DH241-G 16H commercial truck tires in size 11R24.5 with DOT date codes 2519 through 4619. The tires may have been improperly vulcanized, allowing the tread to separate from the casing.
The risk
The tread separation can reduce vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Alliance Tire will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began February 7, 2020. Owners may contact Alliance Tire customer service at 1-844-921-2778.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Galaxy | DH241-G 16H | — |
Tire recalls in 2020
NHTSA received 14 tire recall campaigns in 2020, covering up to 69,722 tires. With 1,178 tires, this campaign ranks 9 of 14 by size that year.
More from Alliance Tire Americas, Inc.
3 tire recall campaigns filed by Alliance Tire Americas, Inc.; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 15T007000 24 Feb 2015 | Alliance | 309 |
| 14T002000 18 Apr 2014 | Alliance Tire | 286 |