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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18T002000

Les Schwab Retreaded Tires — Tires

Published March 22, 2018 · Recall initiated: March 16, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18T002000, published March 22, 2018 and initiated March 16, 2018. Recalling firm: Les Schwab; Les Schwab Retreaded Tires — Tires.

What's the hazard

Les Schwab is recalling certain steel-belted radial truck tires that Les Schwab retreaded for their customers. The vulcanizing compound used during the retreading may not have been completely cured, resulting in incomplete adhesion of the tread to tire casing. The potentially affected retreaded tires were manufactured at Les Schwab's three retread facilities during calendar weeks 42 through 50 of 2017 and have the DOTR numbers: RDNJ4217RS - RDNJ5017RS, RNVK4417RS - RNVK5017RS and RCEE4217RS - RCEE5017RS.

What to do

Les Schwab will notify the customers that had their tires retreaded, and will exchange the affected tires for properly retreaded ones, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 1018. Owners may contact Les Schwab at 1-541-447-4136.

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Recall details

Brand
LES SCHWAB
Model
RETREADED TIRES
Manufacturer
Les Schwab
Lot
LES SCHWAB RETREADED TIRES
Risk classification
T
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Les Schwab Retreaded Tires — Tires recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18T002000 on March 22, 2018. Reported hazard: Les Schwab is recalling certain steel-belted radial truck tires that Les Schwab retreaded for their customers. The vulcanizing compound used during the retreading may not have been completely cured, resulting in incomplete adhesion of the tread to tire casing. The potentially affected retreaded tires were manufactured at Les Schwab's three retread facilities during calendar weeks 42 through 50 of 2017 and have the DOTR numbers: RDNJ4217RS - RDNJ5017RS, RNVK4417RS - RNVK5017RS and RCEE4217RS - RCEE5017RS.

What should I do if I have this product?

Les Schwab will notify the customers that had their tires retreaded, and will exchange the affected tires for properly retreaded ones, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 1018. Owners may contact Les Schwab at 1-541-447-4136.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LES SCHWAB. Model: RETREADED TIRES.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)