Defect Description For Recall
Hercules Has Notified Nhtsa About A Defect In Certain Hercules Terra Trac Suv Tires, Size 245/70R17, Produced Between November 15 And December 12, 2009. These Tires Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires For Light Vehicles.” At Various Mileages, The Subject Tires May Develop And Exhibit Tread Chunking Or Cracking In The Tread Shoulder Area.
Make Of Vehicle
HERCULES
Model Of Vehicle
TERRA TRAC SUV
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
10T004000
Component Description
Tires:Tread/Belt
Effect Of Defect
Tread Chunks May Separate From The Tire Casing Resulting In Body Damage To The Vehicle Or The Driver May Lose Control Resulting In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Hercules Tire Will Notify Owners And Replace The Tires Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On March 4, 2010. Owners May Contact Cooper Tire Customer Relations Toll-Free At 1-800-854-6288 Or Hercules At 1-419-425-6400.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Hercules Tire & Rubber Company
Start Of Manufacture
20091115
End Of Manufacture
20091212
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
1119
Date Owners Notified
20100304
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Hercules Tire & Rubber Company
Date Report Received
20100302
Make Campaign Number
152