General Rubber Recalls Xcellent Roadbreaker A/T Tires Due to Potential Tire Failure
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General Rubber (Thailand) Co., Ltd is recalling 65 Xcellent Roadbreaker A/T tires because they may crack or experience liner separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
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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).
Original source: NHTSA Official Notice ↗
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