The defect
HERCULES TERRA TRAC TOURING LTD TIRES SIZE P235/75R15 PRODUCED BY COPPER TIRE & RUBBER CO., BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2001, AND JANUARY 5, 2002. SOME OF THESE TIRES MAY EXHIBIT LOWER SIDEWALL CRACKING.
The risk
WHEN THIS CONDITION EXISTS, OVER TIME IT COULD RESULT IN ACCELERATED AIR LOSS. LOSS OF AIR COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy
HERCULES IS NOTIFYING ITS CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR TIRES REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COOPER'S CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT 800-854-6288.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: sidewall
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Hercules | P23575R15 | — |
| Hercules | Terra Trac Touring | — |
Tire recalls in 2002
NHTSA received 13 tire recall campaigns in 2002, covering up to 679,626 tires. With 296 tires, this campaign ranks 10 of 13 by size that year.
More from Hercules Tire & Rubber Company
5 tire recall campaigns filed by Hercules Tire & Rubber Company; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 12T021000 8 Aug 2012 | Hercules | 1,915 |
| 10T004000 2 Mar 2010 | Hercules | 1,119 |
| 08T012000 8 Apr 2008 | Hercules | 2,005 |
| 06T028000 21 Nov 2006 | Hercules,Merit | 3,661 |