Safety Recall NHTSA · 13T003000 Reported April 1, 2013

Tire tread shoulder chunking

Q: What is recall 13T003000?

NHTSA recall 13T003000 was issued by Federal Corporation on April 1, 2013. It addresses: Tire tread shoulder chunking. The recall affects approximately 8,513 vehicles , with the defect involving the Tires component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Federal Corporation · Tires · 8,513 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

13T003000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Federal Corporation

Component

Tires

Vehicles Affected

8,513

Recall Type

Tire

Report Received

April 1, 2013

Completion Rate

5.45

Defect Summary

Federal corporation is recalling certain couragia a/t tires, size p265/75r16 116s, dot serial numbers ux77 3210-ux770813. in the affected tires, excessive heat causes tread shoulder chunking. thus, these tires fail to conform to the durability test requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles."

Safety Consequence

Tire shoulder tread chunking could cause a tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Federal corporation will notify owners and will replace the tires, free of charge. the recall began on april 30, 2013. owners may contact federal tires consumer hotline at 1-855-444-8250.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Federal Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 13T003000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 13T003000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13T003000?

NHTSA recall 13T003000 was issued by Federal Corporation on April 1, 2013. It addresses: Tire tread shoulder chunking. The recall affects approximately 8,513 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Federal Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13T003000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.