PRO COMPETITION PRO COMP XTREME A-T TIRE RECALL - #06T009000
RECALL FOR TIRES : TREAD/BELT
CERTAIN PRO COMPETITION PRO COMP XTREME A/T TIRES, SIZE 38.5X14.50R20LT, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1, 2004, AND JANUARY 21, 2006. THESE TIRES MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE RUBBER COVERAGE OF THE BELT EDGE DUE TO LOW TREAD GAUGE IN THE SHOULDER SLOT AREA OF THE TIRE. WHEN THIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE CRACKING AT THE BASE OF THE SHOULDER SLOTS RESULTING IN EXPOSED BELT WIRE WHICH COULD LEAD TO ACCELERATED BELT DEGRADATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A SEPARATION. IF THE SEPARATION IS NOT DETECTED, CONTINUED USE MAY CAUSE THE PLY CORDS TO BREAK AND THE TUBELESS LINER TO TEAR AND LOSE THE INFLATING AIR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Tire |
PRO COMPETITION PRO COMP XTREME A-T |
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| Manufacturer |
PRO COMPETITION TIRE COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
2/1/2004 - 1/21/2006 |
| Recalled on |
3/16/2006 |
| Influenced by |
PRO COMPETITION TIRE COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
104 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
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| Description |
CERTAIN PRO COMPETITION PRO COMP XTREME A/T TIRES, SIZE 38.5X14.50R20LT, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 1, 2004, AND JANUARY 21, 2006. THESE TIRES MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE RUBBER COVERAGE OF THE BELT EDGE DUE TO LOW TREAD GAUGE IN THE SHOULDER SLOT AREA OF THE TIRE. WHEN THIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE CRACKING AT THE BASE OF THE SHOULDER SLOTS RESULTING IN EXPOSED BELT WIRE WHICH COULD LEAD TO ACCELERATED BELT DEGRADATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A SEPARATION. IF THE SEPARATION IS NOT DETECTED, CONTINUED USE MAY CAUSE THE PLY CORDS TO BREAK AND THE TUBELESS LINER TO TEAR AND LOSE THE INFLATING AIR. |
| Consequences |
LOSS OF AIR MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
PRO COMPETITION WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO COMPETITION AT 866-232-0665. |
| Notes |
PRO COMPETITION'S RECALL NO. 145.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. |
| See also |
PRO COMPETITION PRO COMP XTREME A-T Tire Recall for TIRES, TREAD/BELT
PRO COMPETITION PRO COMP XTREME A-T Tire Recall for TIRES, TREAD/BELT
PRO COMPETITION PRO COMP XTREME A-T Tire Recall for TIRES, TREAD/BELT
PRO COMPETITION PRO COMP XTREME A-T Tire Recall for TIRES, TREAD/BELT
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