Asphalt Hercules Tire & Rubber Co Llc | NHTSA Recall #08T012000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08T012000 by Asphalt Hercules Tire & Rubber Co Llc. Includes 2,005 affected units, FMVSS 139/SIDEWALL SEPARATION/COOPER TIRE, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Hercules tire is recalling 2,005 load range e tires, size lt265/75r16, produced between december 2, 2007 and january 12, 2008. these tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139,"new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles." after testing, a bulge can occur in the lower sidewall on the white sidewall side which indicates the existence of a separation between two lower sidewall components.

Corrective Action

Hercules tire is working with cooper tire to notify owners. the affected tires will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on february 29, 2008. owners may contact cooper tire customer relations toll-free at 800-854-6288 or hercules tire's consumer relations department at 800-677-9535.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08T012000

Manufacturer: Asphalt Hercules Tire & Rubber Co Llc

Report Received Date: 2008-04-08T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 139/sidewall separation/cooper tire

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 2,005

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 150

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Hercules tire is recalling 2,005 load range e tires, size lt265/75r16, produced between december 2, 2007 and january 12, 2008. these tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139,"new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles." after testing, a bulge can occur in the lower sidewall on the white sidewall side which indicates the existence of a separation between two lower sidewall components.

Consequence Summary: This condition could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Hercules tire is working with cooper tire to notify owners. the affected tires will be replaced free of charge. the recall began on february 29, 2008. owners may contact cooper tire customer relations toll-free at 800-854-6288 or hercules tire's consumer relations department at 800-677-9535.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 08T012000

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