PRA number
2013/13651
Published date
Product description
10-ply Load Range E Tyres. The tyres have 16 or 17 inch (40.5 or 43 cm) rim diameters and are sold primarily for commercial use on light duty trucks.
What are the defects?
Tyres included in the recall, if affected by the potential safety issue, may experience in-service belt and tread separations.
What are the hazards?
Should a separation occur, the driver may experience a vibration and/or a flat tyre. In some circumstances, the driver may lose control of the vehicle without warning, which could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
What should consumers do?
Hercules Tire will arrange for recalled tyres to be replaced free of charge, including mounting and balancing, if needed. Owners should contact their Hercules Tire dealer for more information about this recall.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Authorised tyre dealers
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
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Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
