The defect
CERTAIN HERCULES 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
HERCULES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HERCULES CONSUMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT AT 800-677-9535.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Hercules | HP4000 | — |
| Hercules | MRX Plus IV | — |
| Hercules | Terra Trac A/T | — |
| Hercules | Trail Digger M/T | — |
| Hercules | Ultra Plus IV | — |
| Hercules | Ultra Touring TR | — |
| Merit | Mystic Touring TR | — |
| Merit | XR6000 Radial GT | — |
Tire recalls in 2006
NHTSA received 22 tire recall campaigns in 2006, covering up to 589,629 tires. With 3,661 tires, this campaign ranks 13 of 22 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 |
| 02T003002 12 Nov 2002 | Hercules | 296 |