Safety Recall NHTSA · 18T002000 Reported March 16, 2018

Retread may separate from tire

Les Schwab · N/A · 41,336 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18T002000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Les Schwab
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
41,336
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
March 16, 2018
Completion Rate
46.21

Defect Summary

Les schwab is recalling certain steel-belted radial truck tires that les schwab retreaded for their customers. the vulcanizing compound used during the retreading may not have been completely cured, resulting in incomplete adhesion of the tread to tire casing. the potentially affected retreaded tires were manufactured at les schwab's three retread facilities during calendar weeks 42 through 50 of 2017 and have the dotr numbers: rdnj4217rs - rdnj5017rs, rnvk4417rs - rnvk5017rs and rcee4217rs - rcee5017rs.

Safety Consequence

The incompletely cured vulcanizing compound can result in the tire tread separating from the tire casing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Les schwab will notify the customers that had their tires retreaded, and will exchange the affected tires for properly retreaded ones, free of charge. the recall began april 27, 1018. owners may contact les schwab at 1-541-447-4136.

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 Les Schwab dealer and reference recall ID 18T002000 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 18T002000

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

What is recall 18T002000?

NHTSA recall 18T002000 was issued by Les Schwab on March 16, 2018. It addresses: Retread may separate from tire. The recall affects approximately 41,336 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Les Schwab dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18T002000 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.