2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Posted on: 2006-11-21
Description
Certain hercules tires of various models listed above manufactured between august 6 and august 19, 2006 (dot serial weeks 3206 and 3306.) some of the subject tires may have been produced with non-conforming belt wire coat stock. If placed in service, the subject tires may develop a belt separation due to a reduced ability to prevent corrosion of the steel wires in an instance where moisture reaches the steel belt.
Consequence
A belt separation could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Hercules will notify owners and replace the defective tires free of charge. The recall began on october 25, 2006. Owners may contact hercules consumer relations department at 800-677-9535.
Notes
Hercules recall no. 2.customers may 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.
DEFECT #2 - TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Posted on: 2006-11-21
Description
Certain hercules tires of various models listed above manufactured between august 6 and august 19, 2006 (dot serial weeks 3206 and 3306.) some of the subject tires may have been produced with non-conforming belt wire coat stock. If placed in service, the subject tires may develop a belt separation due to a reduced ability to prevent corrosion of the steel wires in an instance where moisture reaches the steel belt.
Consequence
A belt separation could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Hercules will notify owners and replace the defective tires free of charge. The recall began on october 25, 2006. Owners may contact hercules consumer relations department at 800-677-9535.
Notes
Hercules recall no. 2.customers may 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.