The defect
Hercules Tire & Rubber Company (Hercules) is recalling certain All Trac A/T tires, sizes 235/70R16 106T, 235/75R15 109T XL, 245/70R16 107T, 255/70R16 111T, 265/70R16 112T, 265/75R16 116T and 275/70R16 114T. The affected tires may experience a tread separation.
The risk
A tire tread separation may result in sudden air loss, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Hercules will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2015. Owners may contact Hercules customer service at 1-888-943-2402. Hercules number for this recall is 01-2015.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Hercules | All Trac A/T | — |
Tire recalls in 2015
NHTSA received 13 tire recall campaigns in 2015, covering up to 387,411 tires. With 90,000 tires, this campaign ranks 2 of 13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13T002000 11 Feb 2013 | Hercules | 102,000 |