The defect
Hercules Tire & Rubber Company (Hercules) is recalling certain H502 radial medium tubeless truck tires, size 315/80R22.5 Load Range J, produced in the DOT week ending dates 5211 thru 2112. The affected tires may have been produced with an insufficient tire liner gauge (thickness) due to an improperly working machine.
The risk
The presence of this condition may precipitate the formation of voids (U crack) which could result in early life sidewall separations, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Hercules will notify owners and the tires will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on August 20, 2012. Owners may contact Hercules toll-free at 1-800-677-3573.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: sidewall
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Hercules | H502 | — |
Tire recalls in 2012
NHTSA received 18 tire recall campaigns in 2012, covering up to 1,136,314 tires. With 1,915 tires, this campaign ranks 11 of 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10T004000 2 Mar 2010 | Hercules | 1,119 |
| 08T012000 8 Apr 2008 | Hercules | 2,005 |
| 06T028000 21 Nov 2006 | Hercules,Merit | 3,661 |
| 02T003002 12 Nov 2002 | Hercules | 296 |