The defect
Federal Corporation (Federal) is recalling certain model Couragia A/T LT245/75R16 120/116Q 10PR tires manufactured May 2013 through April 2014, and with sidewall stampings of DOT UXA3 and calendar weeks of 1913 through 1414. The affected tires may experience cracks in the shoulder caused by separation of the steel belt edge. Thus, these tires fail to to comply to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
The risk
Shoulder cracks in a tire may result in an unexpected loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Federal Corporation will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires with new tires, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2014. Owners may contact Federal at 1-855-444-8235.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by NHTSA's Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance · safety standard FMVSS 139
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Federal | Couragia A/T | — |
Tire recalls in 2014
NHTSA received 13 tire recall campaigns in 2014, covering up to 368,720 tires. With 6,209 tires, this campaign ranks 7 of 13 by size that year.
More from Federal Corporation
2 tire recall campaigns filed by Federal Corporation; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 13T003000 1 Apr 2013 | Federal Corporation | 8,513 |