Hazard
A BELT SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
ACCC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AMERICAN CAR CARE CENTERS, INC. CONSUMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT AT 901-680-9927.
Units
240 units
Description
CERTAIN ACCC TIRES OF VARIOUS 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.
What to do
ACCC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AMERICAN CAR CARE CENTERS, INC. CONSUMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT AT 901-680-9927.
Product
Accc AMERICAN PLATINUM (H-RATED) · Accc AMERICAN PLATINUM (T-RATED) · Accc AMERICAN PROSPECTOR SUV
Manufacturer(s)
AMERICAN CAR CARE CENTERS, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →