Recall 14T013000: Tires, Tread/belt

NHTSA recall 14T013000 · announced October 20, 2014 · Capitol · 94,890 units affected

The problem

ITG Voma Corporation (ITG Voma) is recalling certain Capitol Precision Trac II tires, sizes 245/70R17, 235/70R16, 235/75R15, 245/70R16, 245/75R16, 255/70R16, and 265/75R16. The affected tires may experience a tread separation.

The risk

A tire tread separation may result in sudden air loss, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

What to do

ITG Voma will notify the distributor, American Tire Distributors, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact American Tire Distributors at 1-704-992-2000.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.