The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·10T004000·Announced 2010-03-02

Hercules Terra Trac SUV Tires Recalled for Tread Chunking

Hercules Tire is recalling certain Terra Trac SUV tires due to tread chunking that may cause loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (tires) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential loss of control.

Plain-English summary

Hercules Tire & Rubber Company is recalling certain Hercules Terra Trac SUV tires, size 245/70R17, produced between November 15 and December 12, 2009. These tires fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

The defect involves the development of tread chunking or cracking in the tread shoulder area at various mileages. Tread chunks may separate from the tire casing, resulting in body damage to the vehicle or causing the driver to lose control, which could result in a crash.

Hercules Tire will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. The safety recall began on March 4, 2010. Owners may contact Cooper Tire Customer Relations toll-free at 1-800-854-6288 or Hercules at 1-419-425-6400.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
HERCULES TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
1,119

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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