Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
HERCULES
Model Of Vehicle
H502
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
12T021000
Component Description
Tires:Sidewall
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hercules Tire & Rubber Company
Start Of Manufacture
20111225
End Of Manufacture
20120526
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
1915
Date Owners Notified
20120820
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hercules Tire & Rubber Company
Date Report Received
20120808