NHTSA recall 07T006000 · Tires
Tires › Tread/belt
Reported Aug 31, 20074,200 vehicles affectedCARLISLE TIRE AND WHEELMaker’s number UUBUACF
The defect
Certain carlisle tire & wheel assemblies with load range f USA trail tires, size 20.5/8.0-10, used in a single axle application by karavan trailer. these tires may have been inflated less than the specified pressure and/or may not have had the proper carcass tension, all of which has resulted in premature cracking and, in some cases, tread loss. these tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, new pneumatic tires.
The risk
A vehicle crash can occur if the tires fail prematurely.
The remedy
Carlisle IS working with karavan to replace the tires free of charge. the recall began on october 31, 2007. owners can contact carlisle tire at 1-800-260-7959.