NHTSA Campaign 16T017000

TIRES:SIDEWALL

Issued by GITI Tire (USA) Ltd. · Reported Oct 6, 2016 · 250,620 vehicles affected

What's 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.

Consequence

A loss of air pressure may result in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
DEXTERO TOURING DTR1 250,620
GT RADIAL CHAMPIRO TOURING A/S 250,620
PRIMEWELL VALERA TOURING II 250,620

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16T017000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.