Defect Description For Recall
Certain Treadways Tempra Trailcutter Radial Rt Light Truck Tires, Size Lt285/75R16, Manufactured Between February 1, 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
TREADWAYS
Model Of Vehicle
TEMPRA TRAILCUTTER RADIAL RT
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
06T008000
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
Treadways Will Notify Its Owners And Replace The Tires Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On February 22, 2006. Owners May Contact Treadways At 1-800-895-1449.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Treadways Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
13683
Date Owners Notified
20060222
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Treadways Corporation
Date Report Received
20060313
Make Campaign Number
145