General Rubber Recalls Xcellent Roadbreaker A/T Tires Due to Potential Tire Failure

What Happened

General Rubber (Thailand) Co., Ltd (General Rubber) has issued a recall for specific Xcellent Roadbreaker A/T tires. The affected tires may develop cracks and the inner liner may separate, which can lead to tire failure. Due to these defects, the tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles.”

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves approximately 65 units. The specific product details are:

• Brand: XCELLENT
• Model: XCELLENT ROADBREAKER A/T
• Size: LT305/65R17
• NHTSA Campaign Number: 26T008000
• Manufacturer Recall Number: 045

What You Should Do

General Rubber will provide a refund of the purchase price of the affected tires. While a notification schedule for owners has not yet been provided, consumers may contact Gremax Industrial Inc. directly at 469-222-0888 for further instructions regarding the refund process.

Why This Matters

Tire failure can cause a sudden loss of tire pressure, which significantly increases the risk of a vehicle crash and potential injury to occupants or others on the road.

Source

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).