NHTSA recall 06T021000 · Tires
Tires › Tread/belt
Reported Oct 26, 2006248 vehicles affectedPRO COMPETITION TIRE COMPANYBuilt Aug 6, 2006 – Aug 19, 2006
The defect
Certain pro comp tire 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.
The risk
A belt separation could result in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Pro comp will notify owners and replace the defective tires free of charge. the recall IS expected to begin during october 2006. owners may contact pro competition tire consumer relations department toll-free at 866-232-0665.