Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size:
ADVANCE EXTRA GRIP / AR215 / P235/75R15 LT

Manufacturer: GTC NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12T004000

Component: TIRES:SIDEWALL

Potential Number of Units Affected: 12,289

Production Dates: Information not Available

Mfr's Report Date: MAR 05, 2012

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Summary:
GTC NORTH AMERICA, INC., (GTC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN ADVANCE EXTRA GRIP AR215 LIGHT TRUCK RADIAL TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2008 THROUGH DECEMBER 2009. SOME OF THE SUBJECT TIRES EXPERIENCE BLISTERING OR BUBBLES ON THE TIRE'S SIDEWALL. THESE TIRES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 139, "NEW PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES."

Consequence:
THESE TIRES MAY EXPERIENCE BLISTERING ON THEIR SIDEWALL THAT, WITH EXTENDED USE, COULD LEAD TO TREAD CHUNKING WITH BELT EDGE EXPOSURE AND POSSIBLE AIR LOSS, THEREBY INCREASING THE POTENTIAL RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR A CRASH.

Remedy:
GTC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT TIRES WITH A SIMILAR TIRE FREE OF CHARGE. FREE MOUNTING AND BALANCING WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED, AS APPLICABLE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GTC AT 1-330-498-5000.

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