CERTAIN MICKEY THOMPSON TIRES OF VARIOUS MODELS LISTED ABOVE MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 6 AND AUGUST

Nov 01, 2006 — Recall Campaign #06T024000

CERTAIN MICKEY THOMPSON TIRES OF VARIOUS MODELS LISTED ABOVE MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 6 AND AUGUST 19, 2006 (DOT SERIAL WEEKS 3206 AND 3306.) SOME OF THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH NON-CONFORMING BELT WIRE COAT STOCK. IF PLACED IN SERVICE, THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY DEVELOP A BELT SEPARATION DUE TO A REDUCED ABILITY TO PREVENT CORROSION OF THE STEEL WIRES IN AN INSTANCE WHERE MOISTURE REACHES THE STEEL BELT.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,225 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

06T024000

Manufacturer:	MICKEY THOMPSON
Recall date:	November 01, 2006
NHTSA Campaign #:	06T024000
Units affected:	2,225

Description:: CERTAIN MICKEY THOMPSON TIRES OF VARIOUS MODELS LISTED ABOVE MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 6 AND AUGUST 19, 2006 (DOT SERIAL WEEKS 3206 AND 3306.) SOME OF THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH NON-CONFORMING BELT WIRE COAT STOCK. IF PLACED IN SERVICE, THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY DEVELOP A BELT SEPARATION DUE TO A REDUCED ABILITY TO PREVENT CORROSION OF THE STEEL WIRES IN AN INSTANCE WHERE MOISTURE REACHES THE STEEL BELT.
Consequeces:: A BELT SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action:: MICKEY THOMPSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICKEY THOMPSON TOLL-FREE AT 800-222-9092 OR DIRECTLY AT 330-686-3597.
Notes:: MICKEY THOMPSON RECALL NO. 147. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Affects the following:

DICK CEPEK RADIAL F-C II Complaints
ON FRIDAY, JUNE 8TH 2012, ON MY 2003 FORD F250, THE FRONT LEFT (DRIVERS SIDE) TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE REST OF THE TIRE AND CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE. THE TIRE IS A DICK CEPEK FUN COUNTRY 2 PURCHASED IN JULY 2007. AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, THE TIRE HAD 60,000 MILES ON IT AND WAS PROPERLY INFLATED, THERE WAS ADEQUATE TREAD ON IT. MY 15 1/2 YEAR OLD SON, WHO HAS HIS PERMIT, WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, BUT WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE ENOUGH TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AND REMOVE THE TRUCK FROM THE ROADWAY; WE WERE TRAVELING AT 50 MPH AT THE TIME. THE TIRE SIZE IS 315/75/16. *TR;
MICKEY THOMPSON BAJA ATZ Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-250 EQUIPPED WITH MICKEY THOMPSON/BAJA ATZ TIRES, TIRE SIZES 35 * 12.50 R20. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 70 MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO RUN OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE CONTACT STATED THE BELT SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:06T024000(TIRES:TREAD/BELT) THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2360,000. UPDATED 11/19/12 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE DISCOUNT TIRE MANAGER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE TIRE OR GIVE A DOCUMENT STATING THERE WAS NO FAILURE WITH THE TIRE. THE MANAGER DID BALANCE THE TIRE BUT WOULD NOT PRINT A RECEIPT FOR THE CUSTOMER. ON 10/15/2012 THE CONSUMER FILED A REPORT WITH COOPER TIRE OVER THE PHONE AND WAS TOLD A PACKAGE WOULD BE SENT OUT. ON 10/30/2012 3 TIRES WERE BALANCED VIBRATING RECURRED. UPDATED 11/20/2012 *JS;
MICKEY THOMPSON BAJA MTZ Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD F-350 SD EQUIPPED WITH MICKEY THOMPSON BAJA MTZ TIRES, SIZE 395/75/16. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE EXPLODED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL NARROW CUTS ON THE INSIDE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE. THE CUTS WERE ALSO PRESENT ON THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES. THE CONTACT HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC OR THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIR. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 80,000.;