NHTSA recall 10T021000 · Tires
Tires › Sidewall
Reported Dec 20, 201017,729 vehicles affectedHANKOOK TIRE AMERICA CORP.
The defect
Hankook tire america corp. (Htac) IS recalling certain tires, size p265/70r17s RH03, sold as replacement tires for passenger vehicles. the subject tires experienced less than expected sidewall performance during internal testing.
The risk
The sidewall of the tires can wear prematurely and/or experience a blow-out, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Hatc will send notices to all owners of record and replace the tires free of charge. the safety recall began on december 27, 2010. owners may contact hankook tire at 1-855-275-8899.