NHTSA recall 08T019000 · Tires
Tires › Bead
Reported Jun 26, 20084,738 vehicles affectedAMERICAN PACIFIC INDUSTRIES, INC (A.P.I.Built Feb 3, 2008 – Mar 1, 2008
The defect
American pacific industries, inc., (api) IS recalling 4,738 spector advanta SUV rowl radial light truck tires, size p255/70r16 109S, manufactured between february 3 and march 1, 2008. these tires may have a thin area of rubber on a portion of the tire bead area.
The risk
Should the tire be mounted and inflated, a poor bead seat will allow loss of air pressure during vehicle operation affecting steering control of the vehicle.
The remedy
Api will notify owners and replace any defective tires free of charge. the recall began on june 6, 2008. owners may contact api toll-free at 1-800-944-8414.