Asphalt Hercules Tire & Rubber Co LLC: Safety Recalls in 2002

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Asphalt Hercules Tire & Rubber Co LLC in 2002. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 12, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HERCULES/COOPER/LOWER SIDEWALL CRACKING

HERCULES TERRA TRAC TOURING LTD TIRES SIZE P235/75R15 PRODUCED BY COPPER TIRE & RUBBER CO., BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2001, AND JANUARY 5, 2002. SOME OF THESE TIRES MAY EXHIBIT LOWER SIDEWALL CRACKING.

NHTSA ID: 02T003002

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 296

Consequence Summary:

WHEN THIS CONDITION EXISTS, OVER TIME IT COULD RESULT IN ACCELERATED AIR LOSS. LOSS OF AIR COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

HERCULES IS NOTIFYING ITS CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR TIRES REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 5, 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 COOPER'S CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT 800-854-6288.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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