AVON AVON VIPER STRYKE Tire Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
AVON VIPER STRYKE Tire
Brand
AVON
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
MAX-TRAC TIRE CO., INC. is recalling certain AVON VIPER STRYKE tires due to tires:tread/belt issues. A bulge in the tread or a tread separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Max-Trac Tire Co., Inc. (Max-Trac) is recalling certain Avon Viper Stryke tires, sizes 120/70R14, 120/70R15, 160/60R14, and 160/60R15, manufactured from January 4, 2015 through April 8, 2017. A bulge may develop in the tread or the tread may separate from the tire. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other than Passenger Cars."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A bulge in the tread or a tread separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Max-Trac will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on October 23, 2017. Owners may contact Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America at 1-800-642-7470 extension 3159. Max-Trac's number for this recall is 169.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026