TIA supports electronic registration for tires.
Press Release Summary:
The NHTSA rule allows registration of new tires purchased from independent tire dealers to be done electronically. Taking effect on January 27, 2009, it is expected to help alert consumers of any potential recalls or other similar actions as well as increase registration rates. Consumers can also register new tires themselves. According to TIA Executive VP Roy Littlefield, the rule will help ensure that people are not driving on unsafe tires.
Original Press Release:
TIA Supports NHTSA Decision to Allow Electronic Tire Registration
TIA worked with agency, other organizations on new rule; rule is expected to help increase registration rates, thus providing consumers with increased awareness of potential recalls.
Bowie, MD - Due in part to efforts by the Tire Industry Association (TIA), the Rubber Manufacturers Association and other organizations, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has codified a rule that now allows registration of new tires that have been purchased from independent tire dealers to be done electronically. It is believed that this option, which will help to alert consumers of any potential recalls or other similar actions, will increase the registration rate from the currently estimated 10%. Additionally, consumers will soon have the chance to electronically register their new tires themselves, only further aiding this consumer awareness effort.
The new rule takes effect on January 27, 2009, but dealers can already begin with electronic registration. TIA believes that since most tire manufacturers already have electronic systems set up, and since most tire dealers have Internet-capable computers already, any additional equipment purchases or set up expenses will be minimal.
"TIA is pleased to be a part of this important change in the tire registration requirements, and we believe adding the electronic registration option benefits both tire dealers and consumers by offering them a much more convenient way to have new tires registered," said TIA Executive Vice President Roy Littlefield. "By making the registration of their new tire purchase easier, consumers will have an invaluable aid in making sure they are promptly notified of any potential recalls, advisories or other information, which will help ensure that they are not driving on unsafe tires."
TIA is an international association representing all segments of the tire industry, including those that manufacture, repair, recycle, sell, service or use new or retreaded tires, and also those suppliers or individuals who furnish equipment, material or services to the industry. The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has a history that spans more than 80 years and includes several name changes. Originally known as the National Tire Dealers & Retreaders Association (NTDRA), the organization gave birth over the years to the American Retreaders Association (ARA) and the Tire Association of North America (TANA). ARA changed its name to the International Tire & Rubber Association (ITRA) and merged with TANA in 2002 to form the current Tire Industry Association (TIA), which now represents every interest in the tire industry.
