Avon Avon Viper Stryke Scooter Tyres recall: Tyre may deform and/or tead detach
- What's wrong
- 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…
- What to do
- Contact a Avon dealer to book the free repair. The manufacturer is recalling affected stock and asking consumers to return affected tyres and providing a refund.
What’s wrong
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 of vehicle control and increase the risk of a possible crash.
The fix
The manufacturer is recalling affected stock and asking consumers to return affected tyres and providing a refund.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avon Viper Stryke Scooter Tyres | 4 Jan 2016 | 8 Apr 2017 | 176 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 17 October 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.