Primewell Valera Touring Ii, model year 9999. Filed by GITI Tire (USA) Ltd. and reported to NHTSA on 30 June 2017. 394,378 vehicles potentially affected.
What the notice says GITI Tire (USA) Ltd. (GITI) is recalling certain Primewell Valera Touring II replacement passenger car tires, sizes 185/65R14 86H, 195/60R15 88H, 205/55R16 91H, 205/60R16 92V, 215/60R17 96H, and 235/60R17 102T. The affected tires may develop cracks in the lower sidewall, potentially resulting in a loss of air.
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What owners ask about this recall
- Which vehicles does recall 17T013 cover?
- Primewell Valera Touring Ii.
- What is wrong with them?
- GITI Tire (USA) Ltd. (GITI) is recalling certain Primewell Valera Touring II replacement passenger car tires, sizes 185/65R14 86H, 195/60R15 88H, 205/55R16 91H, 205/60R16 92V, 215/60R17 96H, and 235/60R17 102T.
- What can happen if it is not put right?
- A loss of air pressure may result in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Is there a fix yet?
- Yes, and it is free. GITI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact GITI customer service at 1-866-488-4737.
- What should I do now?
- Check your own vehicle by its VIN with NHTSA, which is the record to act on.
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What the authority says can happen if this is not fixed: “A loss of air pressure may result in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.”
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in the notice
caught
| Campaign | 17T013 |
|---|---|
| Filed by | GITI Tire (USA) Ltd. |
| System at fault | Tires:Sidewall |
| Reported to NHTSA | 30 June 2017 |
| Model years | 9999-9999 |
| Vehicles named | PRIMEWELL VALERA TOURING II |
What the notice says today
The consequence
A loss of air pressure may result in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
GITI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact GITI customer service at 1-866-488-4737.
What it said before
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This is one of 455 notices in the record whose component field names tires. Across that group the median wait before owners were written to was 34 days.
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CarsMultiverse, recall 17T013, wording as read on 16 September 2026. https://carsmultiverse.com/recall/17t013/
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