Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
PRO COMPETITION TIRE / PRO COMP XTREME A/T 9999
Manufacturer : PRO COMPETITION TIRE COMPANY
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06T021000 Mfg's Report Date : OCT 25, 2006
Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 248
Summary:
CERTAIN PRO COMP TIRE 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.
Consequence:
A BELT SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
PRO COMP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO COMPETITION TIRE CONSUMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT TOLL-FREE AT 866-232-0665.
Notes:
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.
http://www.recalls.gov/rrnhtsa.asp
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