Alliance recalls model 396 farm tires

March 7, 2015

Alliance Tire Americas Inc. is recalling certain Alliance 396 tires: size 445/65R22.5 manufactured April 22, 2013, to Nov. 23, 2014, and size 600/50R22.5 manufactured May 27, 2013, to Nov. 2, 2014.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) campaign ID number for the recall is 15T007. The potential number of affected units is 309.

According to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation, the tread may separate from the affected tires. "If the tread separates, the tire may have a rapid loss of air, increasing the risk of a crash," says NHTSA.

Alliance will notify owners, and dealers will reimburse consumers for the defective tires. The recall is expected to begin in March 2015.

Owners may contact Alliance customer service at (800) 343-3276. Alliance's number for this recall is ATG-396HS-001.