Tires: sidewall (GT Radial, Primewell and Dextero)
Tire recall 16T-017. NHTSA received GITI Tire (USA) Ltd.’s report on Oct 6, 2016.
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NHTSA received GITI Tire (USA) Ltd.’s report on Oct 6, 2016. 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?
A loss of air pressure may result in sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
GITI Tire (USA) Ltd.
(GITI) is recalling certain imported Primewell Valera Touring II tires, sizes 205/50R17 93V XL, 215/50R17 95V XL, 225/50R17 94V, 225/50R18 95T, and 205/65R16 95H, GT Radial Champiro Touring A/S tires, sizes 205/50R17 93V XL, 215/50R17 95V XL, 225/50R17 94V, 205/65R16 95H, and 225/50R18 95T, and Dextero Touring DTR1 tires, sizes 205/50R17 93V XL, 215/50R17 95V XL, 225/50R17 94V, manufactured by PT.
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The affected replacement passenger car tires may develop cracks in the lower sidewall, potentially resulting in a loss of air.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- NHTSA’s part: Tires: sidewall.
What should you do?
GITI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2016. Owners may contact GITI customer service at 1-877-342-0882.
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 250,620 tires potentially involved, across everything this recall names.
NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated daily.
- GT Radial Champiro Touring A/SBuilt from Jan 10, 2016 to Aug 20, 2016; built from Nov 1, 2015 to Aug 6, 2016; built from Nov 8, 2015 to Aug 20, 2016; built from Oct 4, 2015 to Oct 8, 2016; built from Nov 1, 2015 to Aug 20, 2016
- Primewell Valera Touring IIBuilt from Apr 13, 2014 to Aug 20, 2016; built from May 25, 2014 to Aug 27, 2016; built from Apr 27, 2014 to Oct 8, 2016; built from May 4, 2014 to Aug 20, 2016; built from Apr 27, 2014 to Aug 27, 2016
- Dextero Touring DTR1Built from Oct 25, 2015 to Jul 30, 2016; built from Sep 27, 2015 to Sep 3, 2016; built from Oct 11, 2015 to Aug 27, 2016
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.