NHTSA recall 06T025000 · Tires
Tires › Tread/belt
Reported Nov 7, 2006240 vehicles affectedAMERICAN CAR CARE CENTERS, INC.Maker’s number 001
The defect
Certain accc 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
Accc will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. the recall began october 2006. owners may contact american car care centers, inc. Consumer relations department at 901-680-9927.