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Hercules tire & rubber
Official notice
15 Aug 2012
Last checked
15 Aug 2012
An official Health Canada notice concerns Hercules tire & rubber. Certain tires may have been produced with an insufficient tire liner gauge thickness which could cause internal voids to develop in the tire, possibly resulting in sidewall failure and rapid air loss. This could cause the driver to lose vehicle control, which may result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Retailers will replace affected tires. Published 2012-08-15.
What to do now
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Recall number
70819
Official notice
2012-08-15
The hazard
The hazard
Certain tires may have been produced with an insufficient tire liner gauge thickness which could cause internal voids to develop in the tire, possibly resulting in sidewall failure and rapid air loss. This could cause the driver to lose vehicle control, which may result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Retailers will replace affected tires.
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How to check if you're affected
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Company & contacts
Company & contacts
Brand: Hercules, Hercules Tire Rubber.
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