Carlisle Tire And Wheel | NHTSA Recall #07T006000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07T006000 by Carlisle Tire And Wheel. Includes 4,200 affected units, FMVSS 119/PREMATURE CRACKING/POSSIBLE TREAD LOSS, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Certain carlisle tire & wheel assemblies with load range f usa trail tires, size 20.5/8.0-10, used in a single axle application by karavan trailer. these tires may have been inflated less than the specified pressure and/or may not have had the proper carcass tension, all of which has resulted in premature cracking and, in some cases, tread loss. these tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, new pneumatic tires.
Corrective Action
Carlisle is working with karavan to replace the tires free of charge. the recall began on october 31, 2007. owners can contact carlisle tire at 1-800-260-7959.