NHTSA Campaign 17T013000

TIRES:SIDEWALL

Issued by GITI Tire (USA) Ltd. · Reported Jun 30, 2017 · 394,378 vehicles affected

What's 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.

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 July 31, 2017. Owners may contact GITI customer service at 1-866-488-4737.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
PRIMEWELL VALERA TOURING II 394,378

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17T013000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.