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NHTSARecalled Apr 1, 2013 · #13T003000

Tire Tread Shoulder Chunking

Hazard

Tire safety defect

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Description

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." Tire shoulder tread chunking could cause a tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Tire Tread Shoulder Chunking
Type
Tire
Manufacturer
Federal Corporation
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice