Pt.Multistrada Arah Sarana, TBK is recalling certain Achilles Desert Hawk A/P LT tires
— Recall Campaign #18T013000
Pt.Multistrada Arah Sarana, TBK (Multistrada) is recalling certain Achilles Desert Hawk A/P LT tires, size LT215/85 R16 115/112R 10PR, with DOT date code 1915 through date code 3618. The lower sidewall of the tires may separate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 6,318 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18T013000
| Manufacturer: | PT. Multistrada Arah Sarana, Tbk |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 12, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18T013000 |
| Units affected: | 6,318 |
- Description:
- Pt.Multistrada Arah Sarana, TBK (Multistrada) is recalling certain Achilles Desert Hawk A/P LT tires, size LT215/85 R16 115/112R 10PR, with DOT date code 1915 through date code 3618. The lower sidewall of the tires may separate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
- Consequeces:
- A sidewall separation can cause loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Multistrada will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Multistrada customer service at [email protected] or at [email protected], or by phone at 1-800-944-8414.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.