Avon Gripster-H AV34: Tires

Affects Avon Gripster-H AV34 · 1995–2000 — about 11K vehicles.

The hazard

Size and Serial no's - 130/80 R17 65H - AT8C T 325 to 0900, 140/80 R17 69H - ATAL T 014 to 2000 and 150/70 R17 69H - ATCX T 095 to 458. Tires manufactured by Cooper-Avon Tyres Ltd. Certain tires may develop radial cracks between the tread lugs in the shoulder area. In certain service conditions, where excessive flexing of the sidewall occurs, this condition may lead to a separation between components in the shoulder/sidewall which in turn may lead to a sudden deflation of the tire and possible loss of steering control. Correction: Defective tires will be replaced.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational