Pirelli PZero Corsa - RECALL

Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size:
PIRELLI / PZERO CORSA / 285/35 ZR19 (99Y) K1 LEFT
PIRELLI / PZERO CORSA / 285/35 ZR19 (99Y) K1 RIGH
Manufacturer: PIRELLI TIRE LLC
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09T012000

Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1680

Production Dates:

JUN 01, 2007 - JUL 31, 2009

Mfr's Report Date: SEP 01, 2009

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Summary:

PIRELLI IS RECALLING CERTAIN PIRELLI PZERO CORSA TIRES, SIZE 285/35 ZR19 (99Y) K1, IP 1778200 (LEFT) AND IP 1778300 (RIGHT) MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 2007 AND JULY 2009. PARTIAL TREAD AND/OR BELT EDGE SEPARATION CAN OCCUR AT HIGH SPEEDS AT AND OVER 270 KMH OR 168 MPH.


Consequence:

TREAD OR BELT EDGE SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.


Remedy:

THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A REMEDY AND NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE.


Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO http://www.safercar.gov/ .