9999 SPECTOR ADVANTA SUV Recall

Campaign:: 08T019000 on 06/25/2008
Component:: Tires:bead
Manufactured:: 02/02/2008 - 02/29/2008
Affected:: 4,738
Defect:: American pacific industries, inc., (api) is recalling 4,738 spector advanta suv rowl radial light truck tires, size p255/70r16 109s, manufactured between february 3 and march 1, 2008. these tires may have a thin area of rubber on a portion of the tire bead area.
Consequence:: Should the tire be mounted and inflated, a poor bead seat will allow loss of air pressure during vehicle operation affecting steering control of the vehicle.
Correction:: Api will notify owners and replace any defective tires free of charge. the recall began on june 6, 2008. owners may contact api toll-free at 1-800-944-8414.
Notes:: Customers may 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.