Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
HERCULES
Model Of Vehicle
TERRA TRAC A/T
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
08T012000
Component Description
Tires:Sidewall
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hercules Tire & Rubber Company
Start Of Manufacture
20071202
End Of Manufacture
20080112
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
2005
Date Owners Notified
20080229
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hercules Tire & Rubber Company
Date Report Received
20080408
Make Campaign Number
150
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
139