General Tire · United States · Crit
General Tire Altimax RT45: Tires — sidewall
Affects General Tire Altimax RT45 · — — about 542 vehicles.
The hazard
Overcured tires may experience tread separation or break at the sidewall, causing a sudden loss of air and increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2025. Owners may contact CTA customer service at 1-888-799-2168.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational