Hazard
TIRES WITH A FOLD OR CRACK WILL LEAK AIR WHEN THEY ARE MOUNTED AND INFLATED. SHOULD THE AIR LOSS NOT BE DETECTED, THE LOSS OF INFLATING AIR COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SEARS IS NOTIFYING ITS CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR TIRES REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SEARS AUTO CENTER CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT 800-526-3682 OR NTB CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT 800-247-9605.
Units
59 units
Description
SEARS RESPONSE RST TOURING 2000 TIRES SIZE P205/70R15 PRODUCED BY COPPER TIRE & RUBBER CO., BETWEEN APRIL 21 AND APRIL 27, 2002. THESE TIRES MAY HAVE A FOLD ON THE INNERLINER.
What to do
SEARS IS NOTIFYING ITS CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR TIRES REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 11, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SEARS AUTO CENTER CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT 800-526-3682 OR NTB CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT 800-247-9605.
Product
Sears 11225
Manufacturer(s)
SEARS ROEBUCK & CO.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →