Avon Avon Viper Stryke Scooter Tyres: Tyre May Deform And/or Tead Detach

Recall Summary Avon is recalling 176 Viper Stryke scooter tyres that may develop bulges or tread separation during use due to failing required durability tests. These defects could worsen over time and potentially cause loss of vehicle control. Affected consumers should return the tyres to the manufacturer for a refund.

Recalling firm

AVON

Product

Vehicles: AVON AVON VIPER STRYKE SCOOTER TYRES. Units affected: 176

Reason

The tyres may not comply with the requirements of certain US testing requirements (FMVSS 571.119 S6.1 and S7.2 Endurance). Specifically S6.1.2.(a) requires at the conclusion of the test there shall be no evidence of broken cords and S7.2 (d) requires the tyre complete the wheel test as indicated in Table III. The tyres may not complete the prescribed test distance or meet the post-test visual examination requirements. The affected tyres may develop an in-service unsatisfactory ride condition bulge in the tread area or a tread separation that if undetected may ultimately result in the loss...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2017-10-17

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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