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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10T004000

Hercules Terra Trac Suv — Tires: tread/belt

Published March 2, 2010 · Recall initiated: March 2, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10T004000, published March 2, 2010. Recalling firm: Asphalt Hercules Tire & Rubber Co LLC; Hercules Terra Trac Suv — Tires: tread/belt.

What's the hazard

HERCULES HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN HERCULES TERRA TRAC SUV TIRES, SIZE 245/70R17, PRODUCED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 15 AND DECEMBER 12, 2009. THESE TIRES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 139, "NEW PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES." AT VARIOUS MILEAGES, THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY DEVELOP AND EXHIBIT TREAD CHUNKING OR CRACKING IN THE TREAD SHOULDER AREA.

What to do

HERCULES TIRE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COOPER TIRE CUSTOMER RELATIONS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-854-6288 OR HERCULES AT 1-419-425-6400.

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Recall details

Brand
HERCULES
Model
TERRA TRAC SUV
Manufacturer
Asphalt Hercules Tire & Rubber Co LLC
Lot
HERCULES TERRA TRAC SUV
Risk classification
T
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Hercules Terra Trac Suv — Tires: tread/belt recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10T004000 on March 2, 2010. Reported hazard: HERCULES HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN HERCULES TERRA TRAC SUV TIRES, SIZE 245/70R17, PRODUCED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 15 AND DECEMBER 12, 2009. THESE TIRES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 139, "NEW PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES." AT VARIOUS MILEAGES, THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY DEVELOP AND EXHIBIT TREAD CHUNKING OR CRACKING IN THE TREAD SHOULDER AREA.

What should I do if I have this product?

HERCULES TIRE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COOPER TIRE CUSTOMER RELATIONS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-854-6288 OR HERCULES AT 1-419-425-6400.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HERCULES. Model: TERRA TRAC SUV.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)