The defect
CERTAIN MICKEY THOMPSON TIRES OF VARIOUS 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
MICKEY THOMPSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICKEY THOMPSON TOLL-FREE AT 800-222-9092 OR DIRECTLY AT 330-686-3597.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Dick Cepek | Mud Country | — |
| Dick Cepek | Radial F-C II | — |
| Mickey Thompson | Baja Atz | — |
| Mickey Thompson | Baja Claw | — |
| Mickey Thompson | Baja MTZ | — |
Tire recalls in 2006
NHTSA received 22 tire recall campaigns in 2006, covering up to 589,629 tires. With 2,225 tires, this campaign ranks 17 of 22 by size that year.
More from Mickey Thompson
2 tire recall campaigns filed by Mickey Thompson; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 06T005000 23 Feb 2006 | Dick Cepek | 11,126 |