Recalls Of The Day, February 26, 2013

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued two recalls.  One is for misinformation regarding tire pressure.  The other covers an issue regarding the failure of tires.  Both concerns could cause injury, property damage, and death.



Report Receipt Date: FEB 15, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V050000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT

Vehicle Make - Model - Model Year(s)

• KEYSTONESPRINGDALE2013

 

Manufacturer: Keystone RV Company

 

SUMMARY:

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain model 2013 Springdale 266RLSSR and 267BHSSR Travel Trailers, manufactured from November 19, 2012, through February 5, 2013. These vehicles were manufactured with the incorrect information on the Federal Identification Tag and Tire and Loading Information Label. The tire inflation pressure is incorrectly listed as 448 KPA (65 PSI) instead of 345 KPA (50 PSI). Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars."

CONSEQUENCE:

Owners relying on the information contained on the label may overinflate the tires, which may result in sudden tire failure, which may increase the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Keystone will notify owners and provide corrected labels. The recall will begin in February 2013. Owners may contact Keystone RV Company at 1-866-425-4369.

NOTES:

Keystone's recall number is 13-189. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

 

 

Report Receipt Date: FEB 11, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13T002000

Components: Tires

 

 Tire Brand Name - Tire Line/Tire Size - Production Dates:

• HERCULESHERCULES ALL TRAC A/T12/07/2008 - 10/16/2010
• HERCULESHERCULES ALL TRAC A/T12/14/2008 - 10/16/2010
• HERCULESHERCULES ALL TRAC A/T11/16/2008 - 10/16/2010
• HERCULESHERCULES ALL TRAC A/T11/09/2008 - 10/16/2010
• HERCULESHERCULES ALL TRAC A/T12/07/2008 - 10/16/2010
• HERCULESHERCULES ALL TRAC A/T12/14/2008 - 10/16/2010
• HERCULESHERCULES ALL TRAC A/T11/23/2008 - 10/16/2010  

Manufacturer: Hercules Tire & Rubber Company

 

SUMMARY:

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.

CONSEQUENCE:

Should a separation occur, the driver could lose control of the vehicle without warning, which could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

REMEDY:

Hercules Tire will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge, including mounting and balancing. The recall is expected to begin during February 2013. Owners may contact Hercules Tire at 1-888-965-5795 or by email: alltracresponse@HerculesTire.com for more information.

NOTES:

Hercules Tire's recall campaign number is 01-2013. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.