Tread separation
Defect Summary
Hercules tire & rubber company (hercules tire) is recalling certain hercules all trac a/t 10-ply load range e tires, sizes lt215/85r16 115/112s, dot serial numbers jehmecl5008-4010; lt235/85r16 120/116s, dot serial numbers jekmecl4708-4010; lt245/75r16 120/116s dot serial numbers jejkecl4608-4010; lt265/75r16 123/120s, dot serial numbers jenkecl4808-4010; lt265/70r17 121/118s, dot serial numbers jenjfcl5108-4010; lt245/75r17 121/118s, dot serial numbers jelkfcl5008-4010 and lt225/75r16 115/112s, dot serial numbers jejkecl5108-4010. these tires can experience in-service belt and tread separations.
Safety Consequence
Should a separation occur, the driver could lose control of the vehicle without warning, which could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Hercules tire will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge, including mounting and balancing. the recall began on february 27, 2013. owners may contact hercules tire at 1-888-965-5795 or by email: alltracresponse@herculestire.com for more information.
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FAQ: Recall 13T002000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13T002000?
NHTSA recall 13T002000 was issued by Asphalt Hercules Tire & Rubber Co Llc on February 11, 2013. It addresses: Tread separation. The recall affects approximately 102,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Asphalt Hercules Tire & Rubber Co Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13T002000 or the manufacturer campaign number 01-2013. 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.