Foreign Tire Sales, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07T003000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07T003000 by Foreign Tire Sales, Inc.. Includes 255,000 affected units, TREAD SEPARATION, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain foreign tire sales (fts) tires were manufactured without a gum strip or with an insufficient gum strip between the belts or other construction to keep the belts from separating. only tires with a date code between 0404 and 0206 are involved.

Corrective Action

The recall campaign will begin on august 9, 2007. owners of record will be notified by first class mail. advertisement will be made in several media outlets. owners may visit www.foreigntire.com or call (888) 899-9293. involved tires will be replace by the selling dealer or another designated dealer at no cost for correctly fitted tires. (an excess charge may apply in the event the replacement must be upgraded) owners must bring their tires in prior to october 25, 2007.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07T003000

Manufacturer: Foreign Tire Sales, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-06-11T00:00:00

Subject: Tread separation

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 255,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Certain foreign tire sales (fts) tires were manufactured without a gum strip or with an insufficient gum strip between the belts or other construction to keep the belts from separating. only tires with a date code between 0404 and 0206 are involved.

Consequence Summary: The tread may separate from the tire while driving at highway speeds, possibly resulting in loss of control, a vehicle crash, property damage, injury or death.

Corrective Action: The recall campaign will begin on august 9, 2007. owners of record will be notified by first class mail. advertisement will be made in several media outlets. owners may visit www.foreigntire.com or call (888) 899-9293. involved tires will be replace by the selling dealer or another designated dealer at no cost for correctly fitted tires. (an excess charge may apply in the event the replacement must be upgraded) owners must bring their tires in prior to october 25, 2007.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 07T003000

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