Federal Corporation is recalling certain Couragia A/T tires, size P265/75R16 116S, DOT Serial Numbers UX77 3210-UX770813. In the affected tires, excessive heat causes tread shoulder chunking. Thus, these tires fail to conform to the durability test requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles.”
Federal Corporation – Tire Tread Shoulder Chunking
Report Received Date | 04/01/2013 |
NHTSA ID | 13T003000 |
Consequence Summary | Tire shoulder tread chunking could cause a tire failure and increase the risk of a crash. |
Corrective Action | Federal Corporation will notify owners and will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2013. Owners may contact Federal Tires consumer hotline at 1-855-444-8250. |
Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
Potentially Affected | 8513 |
Fire Risk When Parked | No |
Do Not Drive | No |
Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13T003000) |
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