NHTSA recall 15T011000 · Tires
Tires › Tread/belt
Reported Jul 13, 201590,000 vehicles affectedHercules Tire & Rubber CompanyMaker’s number 01-2015Built Mar 26, 2009 – May 25, 2010
The defect
Hercules Tire & Rubber Company (Hercules) is recalling certain All Trac A/T tires, sizes 235/70R16 106T, 235/75R15 109T XL, 245/70R16 107T, 255/70R16 111T, 265/70R16 112T, 265/75R16 116T and 275/70R16 114T. The affected tires may experience a tread separation.
The risk
A tire tread separation may result in sudden air loss, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Hercules will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2015. Owners may contact Hercules customer service at 1-888-943-2402. Hercules number for this recall is 01-2015.