9999 ACCC AMERICAN PLATINUM (H-RATED) Recall

Campaign:

06T025000 on 11/06/2006

Component:

Tires:tread/belt

Affected:

240

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

A belt separation could result in a vehicle crash.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Accc's recall no. 001.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.

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