Defect Description For Recall
Certain Mickey Thompson, Brand Name, Dick Cepek Radial F-C Ii Tires, Size Lt285/75R16, Manufactured Between May 9, 2004, And January 21, 2006. These Tires May Not Have Adequate Rubber Coverage Of The Belt Edge Due To Low Tread Gauge In The Shoulder Slot Area Of The Tire. When This Condition Exists, It May Eventually Cause Cracking At The Base Of The Shoulder Slots Resulting In Exposed Belt Wire Which Could Lead To Accelerated Belt Degradation, Which Could Result In A Separation. If The Separation Is Not Detected, Continued Use May Cause The Ply Cords To Break And The Tubeless Liner To Tear And Lose The Inflating Air.
Make Of Vehicle
DICK CEPEK
Model Of Vehicle
RADIAL F-C II
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
06T005000
Component Description
Tires:Tread/Belt
Effect Of Defect
Loss Of Air May Cause The Driver To Lose Steering Control, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Mickey Thompson Will Notify Owners And Replace The Tires Free Of Charge. Owners Are Being Warned To Avoid Driving At Highway Speeds Until The Tires Have Been Inspected And Replaced. The Recall Began On March 2, 2006. Owners May Contact Mickey Thompson’S Technical Department At 1-800-222-9092.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mickey Thompson
Start Of Manufacture
20040509
End Of Manufacture
20060121
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
11126
Date Owners Notified
20060302
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mickey Thompson
Date Report Received
20060223
Make Campaign Number
145