The defect
CERTAIN PRO COMP TIRE MODELS LISTED ABOVE MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 6 AND AUGUST 19, 2006 (DOT SERIAL WEEKS 3206 AND 3306.) SOME OF THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH NON-CONFORMING BELT WIRE COAT STOCK. IF PLACED IN SERVICE, THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY DEVELOP A BELT SEPARATION DUE TO A REDUCED ABILITY TO PREVENT CORROSION OF THE STEEL WIRES IN AN INSTANCE WHERE MOISTURE REACHES THE STEEL BELT.
The risk
A BELT SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy
PRO COMP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO COMPETITION TIRE CONSUMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT TOLL-FREE AT 866-232-0665.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Competition Tire | Pro Comp Xtreme A/T | — |
Tire recalls in 2006
NHTSA received 22 tire recall campaigns in 2006, covering up to 589,629 tires. With 248 tires, this campaign ranks 19 of 22 by size that year.
More from Pro Competition Tire Company
3 tire recall campaigns filed by Pro Competition Tire Company; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 08T013000 2 Apr 2008 | Pro-Comp | 1,206 |
| 06T009000 14 Mar 2006 | Pro Competition Tire | 104 |