The defect
Hercules Tire & Rubber Company (Hercules Tire) is recalling certain Hercules ALL TRAC A/T 10-ply Load Range E tires, sizes LT215/85R16 115/112S, DOT Serial Numbers JEHMECL5008-4010; LT235/85R16 120/116S, DOT Serial Numbers JEKMECL4708-4010; LT245/75R16 120/116S DOT Serial Numbers JEJKECL4608-4010; LT265/75R16 123/120S, DOT Serial Numbers JENKECL4808-4010; LT265/70R17 121/118S, DOT Serial Numbers JENJFCL5108-4010; LT245/75R17 121/118S, DOT Serial Numbers JELKFCL5008-4010 and LT225/75R16 115/112S, DOT Serial Numbers JEJKECL5108-4010. These tires can experience in-service belt and tread separations.
The risk
Should a separation occur, the driver could lose control of the vehicle without warning, which could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Hercules Tire will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge, including mounting and balancing. The recall began on February 27, 2013. Owners may contact Hercules Tire at 1-888-965-5795 or by email: alltracresponse@HerculesTire.com for more information.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Hercules | Hercules All Trac A/T | — |
Tire recalls in 2013
NHTSA received 11 tire recall campaigns in 2013, covering up to 1,429,404 tires. With 102,000 tires, this campaign ranks 2 of 11 by size that year.
More from Hercules Tire & Rubber Company
2 tire recall campaigns filed by Hercules Tire & Rubber Company; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 15T011000 13 Jul 2015 | Hercules | 90,000 |