Safety Recall NHTSA · 14T004000 Reported April 18, 2014

Shoulder cracks/fmvss 139

Federal Corporation · N/A · 6,209 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14T004000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Federal Corporation
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
6,209
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
April 18, 2014
Completion Rate
57.37

Defect Summary

Federal corporation (federal) is recalling certain model couragia a/t lt245/75r16 120/116q 10pr tires manufactured may 2013 through april 2014, and with sidewall stampings of dot uxa3 and calendar weeks of 1913 through 1414. The affected tires may experience cracks in the shoulder caused by separation of the steel belt edge. thus, these tires fail to to comply to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles."

Safety Consequence

Shoulder cracks in a tire may result in an unexpected loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Federal corporation will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires with new tires, free of charge. The recall began on july 19, 2014. owners may contact federal at 1-855-444-8235.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Federal Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 14T004000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14T004000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14T004000?

NHTSA recall 14T004000 was issued by Federal Corporation on April 18, 2014. It addresses: Shoulder cracks/fmvss 139. The recall affects approximately 6,209 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Federal Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14T004000 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.