Asphalt Hercules Tire & Rubber Co Llc | NHTSA Recall #12T021000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12T021000 by Asphalt Hercules Tire & Rubber Co Llc. Affecting h502 radial medium tubeless truck tires, size 315/80r22 Includes 1,915 affected units, Insufficient Tire Liner Guage, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

h502 radial medium tubeless truck tires, size 315/80r22

Defect Summary

Hercules tire & rubber company (hercules) is recalling certain h502 radial medium tubeless truck tires, size 315/80r22.5 load range j, produced in the dot week ending dates 5211 thru 2112. the affected tires may have been produced with an insufficient tire liner gauge (thickness) due to an improperly working machine.

Corrective Action

Hercules will notify owners and the tires will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on august 20, 2012. owners may contact hercules toll-free at 1-800-677-3573.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12T021000
Manufacturer: Asphalt Hercules Tire & Rubber Co Llc
Report Received Date: 2012-08-08T00:00:00
Subject: Insufficient tire liner guage
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 1,915

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Tire
Defect Summary: Hercules tire & rubber company (hercules) is recalling certain h502 radial medium tubeless truck tires, size 315/80r22.5 load range j, produced in the dot week ending dates 5211 thru 2112. the affected tires may have been produced with an insufficient tire liner gauge (thickness) due to an improperly working machine.
Consequence Summary: The presence of this condition may precipitate the formation of voids (u crack) which could result in early life sidewall separations, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Hercules will notify owners and the tires will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on august 20, 2012. owners may contact hercules toll-free at 1-800-677-3573.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12T021000
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Created At: 1742808662
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