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🧸 Product DE May 7, 2021

General Tire — LT 265/70 R 17 121Q TL GRABBER X³

Car tyre, Article number: 04506200000

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles

Hazard: The tyres were not manufactured in accordance with specifications and may be defective. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure, resulting in a loss of control over the the vehicle.

Origin
United States

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1847 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is about General brand Grabber X³ tires size LT 265/70 R 17. They may not have been made correctly.

What's happening? These tires might lose air suddenly. This could make you lose control of your car.

Does this affect me? If you have these tires on your vehicle in Germany, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Ask your mechanic or tire shop to check your tires right away. Do not drive until they say it is safe.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
General Tire
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The tyres were not manufactured in accordance with specifications and may be defective. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure, resulting in a loss of control over the the vehicle. · Origin: United States

First published
May 7, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10003628

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
General Tire — LT 265/70 R 17 121Q TL GRABBER X³. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The tyres were not manufactured in accordance with specifications and may be defective. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure, resulting in a loss of control over the the vehicle. · Origin:...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 7, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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