Mickey Thompson | NHTSA Recall #06T005000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06T005000 by Mickey Thompson. Includes 11,126 affected units, ACCELERATED BELT DEGRADATION, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain mickey thompson, brand name, dick cepek radial f-c ii tires, size lt285/75r16, manufactured between may 9, 2004, and january 21, 2006. these tires may not have adequate rubber coverage of the belt edge due to low tread gauge in the shoulder slot area of the tire. when this condition exists, it may eventually cause cracking at the base of the shoulder slots resulting in exposed belt wire which could lead to accelerated belt degradation, which could result in a separation. if the separation is not detected, continued use may cause the ply cords to break and the tubeless liner to tear and lose the inflating air.

Corrective Action

Mickey thompson will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. owners are being warned to avoid driving at highway speeds until the tires have been inspected and replaced. the recall began on march 2, 2006. owners may contact mickey thompson's technical department at 1-800-222-9092.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06T005000

Manufacturer: Mickey Thompson

Report Received Date: 2006-02-23T00:00:00

Subject: Accelerated belt degradation

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 11,126

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 145

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Certain mickey thompson, brand name, dick cepek radial f-c ii tires, size lt285/75r16, manufactured between may 9, 2004, and january 21, 2006. these tires may not have adequate rubber coverage of the belt edge due to low tread gauge in the shoulder slot area of the tire. when this condition exists, it may eventually cause cracking at the base of the shoulder slots resulting in exposed belt wire which could lead to accelerated belt degradation, which could result in a separation. if the separation is not detected, continued use may cause the ply cords to break and the tubeless liner to tear and lose the inflating air.

Consequence Summary: Loss of air may cause the driver to lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Mickey thompson will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. owners are being warned to avoid driving at highway speeds until the tires have been inspected and replaced. the recall began on march 2, 2006. owners may contact mickey thompson's technical department at 1-800-222-9092.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-hg4h.gps8.e5aa

NHTSA ID: 06T005000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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