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NHTSA Campaign 13T002000

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Issued by Hercules Tire & Rubber Company · Reported Feb 11, 2013 · 102,000 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Hercules Tire & Rubber Company (Hercules Tire) is recalling certain Hercules ALL TRAC A/T 10-ply Load Range E tires, sizes LT215/85R16 115/112S, DOT Serial Numbers JEHMECL5008-4010; LT235/85R16 120/116S, DOT Serial Numbers JEKMECL4708-4010; LT245/75R16 120/116S DOT Serial Numbers JEJKECL4608-4010; LT265/75R16 123/120S, DOT Serial Numbers JENKECL4808-4010; LT265/70R17 121/118S, DOT Serial Numbers JENJFCL5108-4010; LT245/75R17 121/118S, DOT Serial Numbers JELKFCL5008-4010 and LT225/75R16 115/112S, DOT Serial Numbers JEJKECL5108-4010. These tires can experience in-service belt and tread separations.

Consequence

Should a separation occur, the driver could lose control of the vehicle without warning, which could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Hercules Tire will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge, including mounting and balancing. The recall began on February 27, 2013. Owners may contact Hercules Tire at 1-888-965-5795 or by email: [email protected] for more information.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HERCULES HERCULES ALL TRAC A/T 102,000

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13T002000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.