The defect
CERTAIN ACCC 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
ACCC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AMERICAN CAR CARE CENTERS, INC. CONSUMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT AT 901-680-9927.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Accc | American Platinum (H-Rated) | — |
| Accc | American Platinum (T-Rated) | — |
| Accc | American Prospector SUV | — |
Tire recalls in 2006
NHTSA received 22 tire recall campaigns in 2006, covering up to 589,629 tires. With 240 tires, this campaign ranks 20 of 22 by size that year.
More from American Car Care Centers, Inc.
3 tire recall campaigns filed by American Car Care Centers, Inc.; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 10T007000 9 Mar 2010 | Accc | 286 |
| 08T007000 26 Mar 2008 | Accc | 1,018 |