Asphalt Hercules Tire & Rubber Co Llc | NHTSA Recall #02T003002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02T003002 by Asphalt Hercules Tire & Rubber Co Llc. Includes 296 affected units, HERCULES/COOPER/LOWER SIDEWALL CRACKING, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Hercules terra trac touring ltd tires size p235/75r15 produced by copper tire & rubber co., between november 25, 2001, and january 5, 2002. some of these tires may exhibit lower sidewall cracking.

Corrective Action

Hercules is notifying its customers to have their tires replaced free of charge. Owner notification began march 5, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cooper's customer relations at 800-854-6288.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02T003002
Manufacturer: Asphalt Hercules Tire & Rubber Co Llc
Report Received Date: 2002-11-12T00:00:00
Subject: Hercules/cooper/lower sidewall cracking
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 296

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Tire
Defect Summary: Hercules terra trac touring ltd tires size p235/75r15 produced by copper tire & rubber co., between november 25, 2001, and january 5, 2002. some of these tires may exhibit lower sidewall cracking.
Consequence Summary: When this condition exists, over time it could result in accelerated air loss. loss of air could result in loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Hercules is notifying its customers to have their tires replaced free of charge. Owner notification began march 5, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cooper's customer relations at 800-854-6288.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-a7ff-gswi.hq8x
NHTSA ID: 02T003002
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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