The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12T021000·Announced 2012-08-08

Hercules Recalls H502 Truck Tires Due to Sidewall Separation Risk

Hercules Tire & Rubber Company is recalling specific H502 truck tires due to a manufacturing defect that may cause sidewall separation and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire sidewall separation) that explicitly increases the risk of a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Hercules Tire & Rubber Company is recalling certain H502 radial medium tubeless truck tires, size 315/80R22.5 Load Range J. The affected tires were produced during the DOT week ending dates 5211 through 2112.

The recall is due to a manufacturing defect where the tire liner gauge (thickness) may be insufficient because of an improperly working machine. This condition may lead to the formation of voids (U cracks), which could result in early life sidewall separations and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Owners will be notified by Hercules, 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:SIDEWALL recall
Manufacturer
HERCULES TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
1,915

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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