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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10T014000

Avon Cobra Av72 — Tires: tread/belt

Published May 11, 2010 · Recall initiated: May 11, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10T014000, published May 11, 2010. Recalling firm: Max-Trac Tire Co., Inc.; Avon Cobra Av72 — Tires: tread/belt.

What's the hazard

MAX-TRAC, DBA AVON MOTORCYCLE TYRES, IS RECALLING CERTAIN AVON COBRA AV72 MOTORCYCLES TIRES, SIZE 240/50R16 84V, PRODUCED FROM OCTOBER 11 THROUGH NOVEMBER 7, 2009. THESE TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES WITH A GVWR OF MORE THAN 4,536 KILOGRAMS (10,000 POUNDS) AND MOTORCYCLES." SEPARATION OF THE BREAKER / PLY CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN EARLY FAILURE.

What to do

AVON MOTORCYCLE TYRES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE, INCLUDING MOUNTING AND BALANCING. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ONMAY 17, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AVON MOTORCYCLE TYRES NORTH AMERICA AT 1-800-624-7470, OPTION 5.

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Recall details

Brand
AVON
Model
COBRA AV72
Manufacturer
Max-Trac Tire Co., Inc.
Lot
AVON COBRA AV72
Risk classification
T
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Avon Cobra Av72 — Tires: tread/belt recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10T014000 on May 11, 2010. Reported hazard: MAX-TRAC, DBA AVON MOTORCYCLE TYRES, IS RECALLING CERTAIN AVON COBRA AV72 MOTORCYCLES TIRES, SIZE 240/50R16 84V, PRODUCED FROM OCTOBER 11 THROUGH NOVEMBER 7, 2009. THESE TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR MOTOR VEHICLES WITH A GVWR OF MORE THAN 4,536 KILOGRAMS (10,000 POUNDS) AND MOTORCYCLES." SEPARATION OF THE BREAKER / PLY CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN EARLY FAILURE.

What should I do if I have this product?

AVON MOTORCYCLE TYRES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE, INCLUDING MOUNTING AND BALANCING. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ONMAY 17, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AVON MOTORCYCLE TYRES NORTH AMERICA AT 1-800-624-7470, OPTION 5.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AVON. Model: COBRA AV72.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)