Manufacturer: Federal
Corporation
SUMMARY:
Federal Corporation (Federal) is recalling certain model Couragia A/T
LT245/75R16 120/116Q 10PR tires manufactured May 2013 through April 2014,
and with sidewall stampings of DOT UXA3 and calendar weeks of 1913 through
1414. The affected tires may experience cracks in the shoulder caused by
separation of the steel belt edge. Thus, these tires fail to to comply to
the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New
Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
CONSEQUENCE:
Shoulder cracks in a tire may result in an unexpected loss of tire
pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Federal Corporation will notify owners, and dealers will replace the
affected tires with new tires, free of charge. The recall is expected to
begin on, or about, July 15, 2014. Owners may contact Federal at
1-855-444-8235.
NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to
www.safercar.gov.
