Tread separation
Defect Summary
Certain foreign tire sales (fts) tires were manufactured without a gum strip or with an insufficient gum strip between the belts or other construction to keep the belts from separating. only tires with a date code between 0404 and 0206 are involved.
Safety Consequence
The tread may separate from the tire while driving at highway speeds, possibly resulting in loss of control, a vehicle crash, property damage, injury or death.
Corrective Action
The recall campaign will begin on august 9, 2007. owners of record will be notified by first class mail. advertisement will be made in several media outlets. owners may visit www.foreigntire.com or call (888) 899-9293. involved tires will be replace by the selling dealer or another designated dealer at no cost for correctly fitted tires. (an excess charge may apply in the event the replacement must be upgraded) owners must bring their tires in prior to october 25, 2007.
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FAQ: Recall 07T003000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 07T003000?
NHTSA recall 07T003000 was issued by Foreign Tire Sales, Inc. on June 11, 2007. It addresses: Tread separation. The recall affects approximately 255,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Foreign Tire Sales, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 07T003000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.