Asphalt Hercules Tire & Rubber Co Llc | NHTSA Recall #06T028000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06T028000 by Asphalt Hercules Tire & Rubber Co Llc. Includes 3,661 affected units, BELT SEPARATION, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Certain hercules tires of various models listed above manufactured between august 6 and august 19, 2006 (dot serial weeks 3206 and 3306.) some of the subject tires may have been produced with non-conforming belt wire coat stock. if placed in service, the subject tires may develop a belt separation due to a reduced ability to prevent corrosion of the steel wires in an instance where moisture reaches the steel belt.
Corrective Action
Hercules will notify owners and replace the defective tires free of charge. the recall began on october 25, 2006. owners may contact hercules consumer relations department at 800-677-9535.