Recalls for OEM Parts Hercules P23575r15

DEFECT #1 - TIRES:SIDEWALL

Posted on: 2002-11-15
Description
Hercules terra trac touring ltd tires size p235/75r15 produced by copper tire & rubber co., between november 25, 2001, and january 5, 2002.  Some of these tires may exhibit lower sidewall cracking.

Consequence
When this condition exists, over time it could result in accelerated air loss.  Loss of air could result in loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Hercules is notifying its customers to have their tires replaced free of charge.  Owner notification began march 5, 2002.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cooper's customer relations at 800-854-6288.

Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Posted on: 1989-10-04
Description
Tires may develop a separation between plies during service as a result of lower adhesion due to ply coat stock that was off- specification.

Consequence
Loss of air could result in loss of steering controlwith potential for a crash.

Corrective Action
Tires will be replaced at no cost to consumers within 60 days from date of notification.  Dot identification: cooper: u9__cna259, thru u9__cna269; u9__ctc259 thru u9__ctc269, u9__cmz259 thru u9__cmz269.  U9__bnh259 thru u9__bnh269, u9__bw9259 thru u9__bw9269.  Laramie: u9__bwk259 thru u9__bwh269.  Mastercraft: u9hhfdn259 thru u9hhfdn269 falls: u9hhfbw259 thru u9hhfbw269; u9__fdf259 thru u9fdf269; u9fhfbx259.  Hercules: u9hlhk9259 thru u9hlhk9269; u9__hk6259 thru u9__hk6259; u9__hlf259 thru u9__hlf269; pep boys: u9__bw1259 thru u0__bw1269; u9__bt5259 thru u9__bt5269.

Notes
System: tires, cooper; all season tread, trendsetter, monogram, sportsmaster,starfire fliteline, starfire vantage ii.  Mastercraft: custom.falls: roadmaster, roadmaster iv, metric.  Hercules: osrii, mri, 325 metric.laramie: tempra.  Pep boys: cornell 2001, cornell 900.vehicle category:passenger vehicles.