NHTSA recall 06T024000 · Tires
Tires › Tread/belt
Reported Nov 1, 20062,225 vehicles affectedMICKEY THOMPSONMaker’s number 147Built Aug 6, 2006 – Aug 19, 2006
The defect
Certain mickey thompson 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.
The risk
A belt separation could result in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Mickey thompson will notify owners and replace the defective tires free of charge. the recall began september 25, 2006. owners may contact mickey thompson toll-free at 800-222-9092 or directly at 330-686-3597.