Tires (Runway)
Tire recall 13T-005. NHTSA received GITI Tire (USA) Ltd.’s report on Jun 10, 2013.
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The short answer
NHTSA received GITI Tire (USA) Ltd.’s report on Jun 10, 2013. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 20, 2026.
Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The tires may experience rapid air loss while driving, possibly resulting in tire failure and increasing the risk of a crash.
GITI Tire Company Ltd.
(GITI) is recalling certain Runway P235/60 R16 Enduro 816 tires manufactured in the second week of 2013 (DOT code 0213).
Due to a tire mold issue, the tires may develop splits in the shoulder.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Tires.
What should you do?
GITI will notify owners and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2013. Owners may contact GITI Tire at 1-866-488-4737.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- How to reach the firm: 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.
Which ones are recalled?
NHTSA counts 218 tires potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- Runway Enduro 816NHTSA gives no dates made
Who is recalling it?
- Made by GITI Tire (USA) Ltd..
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
What the record doesn’t say
- NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
- Which tires, by their DOT codes: the range is in the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site, not in this file. Check the code on your tire’s sidewall against it.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Hearth Record wrote these lines.
Sources
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).
Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 20, 2026.