Federal Couragia A/t Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14T004000
Manufacturer: Federal Corporation
Manufactured Begin Date: May 11th, 2013
Manufactured End Date: April 12th, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: July 19th, 2014

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."

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

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.