Recalls for OEM Parts Hercules Terra Trac Suv

DEFECT #1 - TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Posted on: 2010-03-02
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.