2014 0530 prioductrecall courgiatires

Federal Corporation recalls certain Couragia A/T tires manufactured May 2013 through April 2014, and with sidewall stampings of DOT UXA3 and calendar weeks of 1913 through 1414.

Recall Summary

Name of Product:Couragia A/T LT245/75R16 120/116Q 10PR tires

Hazard: The affected tires may experience cracks in the shoulder caused by separation of the steel belt edge. These tires fail to to comply to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles.” Shoulder cracks in a tire may result in an unexpected loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Free replacement. Recall will begin July 15, 2014. Owners may contact Federal at 1-855-444-8235.

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