Hercules: tire recalls

NHTSA lists 46 tire recall campaigns for Hercules. NHTSA received the reports from 1971 to 2024. The campaigns have 1,057,946 units in total. The newest campaign is 24T010000. NHTSA received the report on 18 Sep 2024.

NHTSA recall lookup

The defect, the consequence and the remedy on this page are the summaries in the NHTSA recall file. The file names the manufacturer that filed each recall report.

NHTSA recall file through 29 Sep 2026.

Recall campaigns

46 campaigns, newest first. 1,057,946 units in total.

24T010000Received 18 Sep 2024. 332 units.
Tires / Markings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) is recalling certain Hercules Terra Trac AT X-Venture tires, size LT265/75R16. The tires contain a tire identification number (TIN) that is missing the 4-digit week and year code mark. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 574, "Tire Identification & Recordkeeping."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The inability to determine the production date of a tire can result in prolonged usage of a tire that should be replaced, or unknowingly using a tire that has been recalled. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2024. Owners may contact Goodyear customer service at 1-800-592-3267.
Products named: Hercules Terra Trac At X-Venture.
Report filed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Sep 2024.
21T015000Received 27 Aug 2021. 370 units.
Tires / Sidewall
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper Tire) is recalling certain Hercules Roadtour 455 Sport 225/50R17 tires with DOT code 0721. Due to a manufacturing issue, the tire may experience a belt separation.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Cooper Tire will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Cooper Tire customer service at 1-800-854-6288. Cooper Tire's number for this recall is 181.
Products named: Hercules Roadtour 455 Sport.
Report filed by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.. Manufacturer campaign number 181. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Sep 2021.
21T002000Received 19 Feb 2021. 430,298 units.
Tires / Sidewall
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper Tire) is recalling certain Discoverer, Evolution, Courser, Deegan, Adventurer, Hercules, Back Country, Multi-Mile Wild Country and Big O brand tires. The tires may develop a bulge or separation in the sidewall.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A sidewall separation may cause the tire to rapidly deflate, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Cooper Tire will notify owners, and dealers will replace affected tires, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 25, 2021. Owners may contact Cooper Tire customer service at 1-800-854-6288. Cooper Tire's number for this recall is 178.
Products named: Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S; Mastercraft Courser HSX Tour; Pep Boys Adventurer H/T; TBC Multi-Mile Wild Country XTX Sport 4S; Les Schwab Back Country QS4 All Terrain; Les Schwab Back Country QS3 Touring HT; Big O Bigfoot A/S; Mickey Thompson Deegan 38 All-Terrain; Cooper Discoverer RTX; Mastercraft Courser AXT2; Big O At/T Big Foot; Hercules Terra Trac A/T II, and 5 more.
Report filed by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.. Manufacturer campaign number 178. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Mar 2021.
19T024000Received 18 Dec 2019. 2,095 units.
Tires / Sidewall
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper Tire) is recalling certain Cooper Evolution Tour, Mastercraft SRT Touring, Hercules Roadtour 455 Sport, Starfire Solarus AS and Mastercraft Stratus AS tires, all in size 225/50R17 and with DOT date code 3019. The subject tires were manufactured with an improper sidewall component.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The improper sidewall component may cause tire deflation and tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Cooper Tire will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Consumers who have had their tires replaced before this recall may be eligible to receive reimbursement. The recall began January 2, 2020. Owners may contact Cooper Tire customer service at 1-800-854-6288. Cooper Tire's number for this recall is 175.
Products named: Cooper Evolution Tour; Hercules Roadtour 455 Sport; Starfire Solarus As; Mastercraft SRT Touring; Mastercraft Stratus As.
Report filed by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.. Manufacturer campaign number 175. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Jan 2020.
15T011000Received 13 Jul 2015. 90,000 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Hercules Tire & Rubber Company (Hercules) is recalling certain All Trac A/T tires, sizes 235/70R16 106T, 235/75R15 109T XL, 245/70R16 107T, 255/70R16 111T, 265/70R16 112T, 265/75R16 116T and 275/70R16 114T. The affected tires may experience a tread separation.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A tire tread separation may result in sudden air loss, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Hercules will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2015. Owners may contact Hercules customer service at 1-888-943-2402. Hercules number for this recall is 01-2015.
Products named: Hercules All Trac A/T.
Report filed by Hercules Tire & Rubber Company. Manufacturer campaign number 01-2015. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Aug 2015.
13T002000Received 11 Feb 2013. 102,000 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Should a separation occur, the driver could lose control of the vehicle without warning, which could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Products named: Hercules Hercules All Trac A/T.
Report filed by Hercules Tire & Rubber Company. Manufacturer campaign number 01-2013. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Feb 2013.
12T021000Received 8 Aug 2012. 1,915 units.
Tires / Sidewall
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Hercules Tire & Rubber Company (Hercules) is recalling certain H502 radial medium tubeless truck tires, size 315/80R22.5 Load Range J, produced in the DOT week ending dates 5211 thru 2112. The affected tires may have been produced with an insufficient tire liner gauge (thickness) due to an improperly working machine.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The presence of this condition may precipitate the formation of voids (U crack) which could result in early life sidewall separations, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Hercules will notify owners and the tires will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began on August 20, 2012. Owners may contact Hercules toll-free at 1-800-677-3573.
Products named: Hercules H502.
Report filed by HERCULES TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Aug 2012.
10T004000Received 2 Mar 2010. 1,119 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Hercules has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain hercules terra trac SUV tires, size 245/70r17, produced between november 15 and december 12, 2009. These tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles." at various mileages, the subject tires may develop and exhibit tread chunking or cracking in the tread shoulder area.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Tread chunks may separate from the tire casing resulting in body damage to the vehicle or the driver may lose control resulting in a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Hercules tire will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. The safety recall began on march 4, 2010. Owners may contact cooper tire customer relations toll-free at 1-800-854-6288 or hercules at 1-419-425-6400.
Products named: Hercules Terra Trac SUV.
Report filed by HERCULES TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 152. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Mar 2010.
08T012000Received 8 Apr 2008. 2,005 units.
Tires / Sidewall
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Hercules tire is recalling 2,005 load range e tires, size lt265/75r16, produced between december 2, 2007 and january 12, 2008. These tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139,"new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles." after testing, a bulge can occur in the lower sidewall on the white sidewall side which indicates the existence of a separation between two lower sidewall components.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Hercules tire is working with cooper tire to notify owners. The affected tires will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on february 29, 2008. Owners may contact cooper tire customer relations toll-free at 800-854-6288 or hercules tire's consumer relations department at 800-677-9535.
Products named: Hercules Terra Trac A/T.
Report filed by HERCULES TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 150.
06T028000Received 21 Nov 2006. 3,661 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain hercules tires of various models listed above manufactured between august 6 and august 19, 2006 (DOT serial weeks 3206 and 3306.) some of the subject tires may have been produced with non-conforming belt wire coat stock. If placed in service, the subject tires may develop a belt separation due to a reduced ability to prevent corrosion of the steel wires in an instance where moisture reaches the steel belt.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A belt separation could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Hercules will notify owners and replace the defective tires free of charge. The recall began on october 25, 2006. Owners may contact hercules consumer relations department at 800-677-9535.
Products named: Merit Mystic Touring TR; Hercules Ultra Touring TR; Hercules Trail Digger M/T; Hercules HP4000; Hercules Terra Trac A/T; Merit XR6000 Radial GT; Hercules MRX Plus IV; Hercules Ultra Plus IV.
Report filed by HERCULES TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY. Manufacturer campaign number 2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Dec 2006.
02T003002Received 12 Nov 2002. 296 units.
Tires / Sidewall
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Hercules terra trac touring LTD tires size p235/75r15 produced by copper tire & rubber co., between november 25, 2001, and january 5, 2002. Some of these tires may exhibit lower sidewall cracking.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
When this condition exists, over time it could result in accelerated air loss. Loss of air could result in loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Hercules is notifying its customers to have their tires replaced free of charge. Owner notification began march 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cooper's customer relations at 800-854-6288.
Products named: Hercules Terra Trac Touring; Hercules P23575R15.
Report filed by HERCULES TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY.
98T004000Received 17 Nov 1998. 1,683 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tire description: cooper trendsetter se, serial numbers 3duuc2j358 and 3duuc2j368 (august 30 through september 12, 1998); mastercraft a/s IV, serial numbers 3duuff7338, 3duuffu348, and 3duuffu358 (august 16 through september 5, 1998); and hercules mrx plus IV, serial numbers 3duuhnm338 (manufactured august 16 through august 22, 1998) p225/70r15 tubeless radial standard load tires. These tires may not have adequate rubber coverage on the belt edge due to low tread gauge under the shoulder slots.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If separation is not detected, continued use can cause the ply cords to break and the tubeless liner to tear, casuing a loss of air.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect these tires and replace, mount and balance the new tire at no charge.
Products named: Hercules P22570R15; Trendsetter P22570R15; Cooper Mastercraft.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Nov 1998.
90T013000Received 1 Nov 1990. 961 units.
Tires / Sidewall
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tires from defective mold may have a hole in the upper sidewall on the DOT serial side of the tire.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Tires will leak when inflated when a hole is present in the sidewall.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tires will be replaced at no cost to consumer within 60 days of notification.
Products named: Hercules P20575R14.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
90T005000Received 1 Jun 1990. 6,573 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Some tires may develop tread separation in tread shoulder area causing tread to bulge and a thumping vibration when tire is in use; continued use may cause ply cord to break and liner to tear and lose inflating air pressure.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Sudden loss of air could result in loss of steering control with potential for a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tires will be replaced at no cost to consumers within 60 days of notification.
Products named: Giant H7815LT; Hercules H7815LT; Cooper H7815LT; Falls H7815LT; National H7815LT.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
89T008000Received 7 Nov 1989. 406 units.
Tires / Sidewall
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Some tires may develop a flex break in the lower sidewall prior to completing the endurance compliance testing / FMVSS 109.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Tires do not comply with requirements of FMVSS 109.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Provide replacement tires that comply with standard.
Products named: Falls P22575B15; Cooper P22575B15; Giant P22575B15; Hercules P22575B15.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
89T006000Received 28 Sep 1989. 33,208 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tires may develop a separation between plies during service as a result of lower adhesion due to ply coat stock that was off- specification.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loss of air could result in loss of steering controlwith potential for a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tires will be replaced at no cost to consumers within 60 days from date of notification. Dot identification: cooper: u9__cna259, thru u9__cna269; u9__ctc259 thru u9__ctc269, u9__cmz259 thru u9__cmz269. U9__bnh259 thru u9__bnh269, u9__bw9259 thru u9__bw9269. Laramie: u9__bwk259 thru u9__bwh269. Mastercraft: u9hhfdn259 thru u9hhfdn269 falls: u9hhfbw259 thru u9hhfbw269; u9__fdf259 thru u9fdf269; u9fhfbx259. Hercules: u9hlhk9259 thru u9hlhk9269; u9__hk6259 thru u9__hk6259; u9__hlf259 thru u9__hlf269; pep boys: u9__bw1259 thru u0__bw1269; u9__bt5259 thru u9__bt5269.
Products named: Falls P22575R15; Cooper P22575R15; Cooper P20575R15; Cooper P23575R15; Cooper 17570R13; Mastercraft P22575R15; Falls P16580R13; Hercules P23575R15; Hercules 17570R15; Laramie P16580R13; Pep Boys P23575R15; Laramie P20575R15, and 11 more.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
89T004000Received 27 Jun 1989. 876 units.
Tires / Sidewall
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tires may develop a flex break in the lower sidewall prior to completing the required FMVSS 109 endurance compliance testing.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Tires failed to meet requirement of FMVSS 109 forendurance testing.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tires will be replaced at no cost to consumer within 60 days from date of notification.
Products named: Hercules P21575B15; Cooper P21575B15.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
88T010000Received 16 Aug 1988. 156,266 units.
Tires / Bead
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tires were built without the specified bead flipper.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The omission of the bead flipper makes the tiresusceptible to chafing in the rim flange area this could lead to loss ofinflating air. The loss of air could result in loss of steering control withpossible vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replace tire with new one within 60 days from date of notification.
Products named: Cooper 311150R15LT; Courser 30950R15LT; Bronco LT23575R15; Bronco 30950R15LT; Courser 311050R15LT; Hercules 30950R15LT; Hercules 311050R15LT; Hercules LT23575R15; Hercules LT21575R15; Hercules 331250R15LT; Cooper LT21575R15; Cooper LT23575R15, and 14 more.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
88T009000Received 9 Aug 1988. 776 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The tire may lose air because a curing press indentification tin was bent and created a void through the sidewall and liner stock.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Loss of air might result in loss of steering control withthe potential for a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replace tire with new tire within 60 days from date of notification.
Products named: Hercules P18575R14.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
88T006000Received 4 Apr 1988. 957 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Separation in the shoulder area due to lost adhesion between tread and belts caused by trapped air.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Tires may develop a separation in the shoulder area as aresult of lost adhesion between tread and belts due to trapped air in theshoulder area.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replace tires within 60 days from date of notification at no cost to consumer.
Products named: Western Auto P20575R15; Atlas P20575R15; Cooper P23575R15XL; Cooper P20575R15; Laramie P20575R15; Hercules P23575R15XL; Dean P20575R15.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
86T007000Received 2 Sep 1986. 1,294 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The tires were built with an improper sticker setup and do not meet the manufacturer's internal engineering standards for subbase guage. Under certain condition the tires may develop separation in the tread area. Consequence of defect: if the separation is not detected, continued use will cause cords to break resulting in loss of inflating air. Loss of air might result in loss of steering control with possible vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tires will be replaced at no cost to consumer within 60 days from date of notification. D.o.t. Identification number: utkahh5286, utkahh5296, utkatbj286, utkabj5286, utkabj5296.
Products named: Hercules P19575R14; Farmland P19575R14; Cbi P19575R14.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
86T004000Received 19 Jun 1986. 178 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Possibility tires may develop separation in the shoulder area during the endurance test of FMVSS 109, new pneumatic tires. Consequence of defect: continued use of the tire may cause the ply cords to break and the tubeless liner to tear and lose the inflating air. Loss of air might result in loss of steering control with possible vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tires will be replaced at no cost to the consumer within 60 days from date of notification. Dot identification number: uphfden186, uphfehb186, uphfhke186, and uphgcnc186.
Products named: Dean P21575B15; EL Dorado P21575B15; Cooper P21575B15; Hercules P21575B15.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
83T008000Received 9 Jun 1983. 786 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tires were inadvertently manufactured with the second ply one-half inch off center. Tires may develop a separation of the reinforcing plies and rubber compound in the sidewall area. Tires do not comply with the high speed requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, "new pneumatic tires".
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tires will be replaced within 60 days of owner"s notification at no charge.
Products named: Cooper P20570R514; Hercules P20570R514.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
83T007000Received 9 Jun 1983. 977 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tires were inadvertently manufactured with the second ply one-half inch off center. Tires may develop a separation of the reinforcing plies and rubber compound in the sidewall area.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tires will be replaced within 60 days of owner"s notification at no charge.
Products named: Cooper P21570R14; EL Dorado P21570R14; Hercules P21570R14.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
82T009000Received 21 Jun 1982. 45 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved tires do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars". These tires may develop a separation in the shoulder area. This condition will cause a vibration when the tire is in use. If the vibration is ignored or the separation is not detected, continued use may cause the tire to fail losing the inflating air.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The dealer will replace all recall tires and mount and balance replacement tires at no cost to the customer within 60 days from notification.
Products named: Hercules 10165; Cooper 10165.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
82T007000Received 30 Mar 1982. 293 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Some of the these tires may develop separation in the tread area. Under this circumstance, the tread of the tire will bulge.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The dealer will replace all recall tires and will mount and balance replacement tires free of charge within 60 days of notification.
Products named: Cooper 100022; Hercules 100022; Falls 100022.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
81T009000Received 15 Jun 1981. 574 units.
Tires / Bead
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tires may develop separation in the lower sidewall area and fail to comply with the endurance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, "new pneumatic tires". This will lead to loss of air pressure.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tires will be replaced, mounted, and balanced at no charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Cooper L7815; Hercules L7815.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
80T017000Received 3 Sep 1980. 126 units.
Tires / Bead
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tires may develop separation of the reinforcing plies from the rubber compound. Tires failed the high speed test requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, "new pneumatic tires".
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tires will be replaced without charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Falls L7815; Hercules L7815; Cooper L7815.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
80T010000Received 24 Apr 1980. 133 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Some of the involved tires may be subject to tread separation. Tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars".
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
All tires will be replaced, mounted and balanced at no charge to owner within 60 days of notification.
Products named: Hercules 950165; Cooper 950165.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
80T004000Received 26 Feb 1980. 1,409 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Due to void areas resulting from a possible undercure condition, these tires may develop tread separation.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tires will be replaced, mounted, and balanced without charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Hercules H7815LT; Cooper H7815LT.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
79T040000Received 10 Dec 1979. 554 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved tires fail to meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, "new pneumatic tires". Tread separation may develop and continued use may cause the ply cords to break.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will replace involved tires without charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Hercules P27560R15; Cooper P27560R15.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Dec 1979.
79T033000Received 18 Sep 1979. 4,439 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tires fail to meet the endurance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard n0. 109, "new pneumatic tires". Tires may develop tread separation and continued use may cause the ply cords to break.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will replace, mount and balance involved tires without charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Cooper L7815; Hercules L7815; Falls L7815.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Sep 1979.
79T009000Received 15 Feb 1979. 4,535 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
When tires were operated in an underinflated or overinflated condition, they developed separations in the shoulder area and tread area during a surveillance test.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The dealer will replace recalled tires without charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Cooper K7015; Hercules K7015.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
79T007000Received 14 Feb 1979. 427 units.
Tires / Bead
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The wrong ply cord was used in production. This may cause cracking between the ply cords.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The dealer will replace all recall tires without charge within 60 days of owner notification.
Products named: Falls FR7814; Cooper FR7814; Hercules FR7814.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Feb 1979.
78T023000Received 16 Nov 1978. 235 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Due to a thin rubber condition at the base of the tread elements, the involved tires may develop separation in the shoulder and tread areas when used in an overloaded or underinflated condition.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will replace tires without charge to owner within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Hercules DR7814; Cooper DR7814.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
78T021000Received 16 Nov 1978. 1,134 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved tires may develop tread chunking in the center tread area which could cause imbalance and vibrations. Continued operation could lead to complete tire failure.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The dealer will install replacement tires that will be mounted and balanced free of charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Hercules G7815.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
76T019000Received 27 Oct 1976. 781 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Products named: Hercules 90020; Hercules 100022.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
76T018000Received 27 Oct 1976. 1,514 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Products named: Dean AR7813; Falls AR7813; Falls J7815; Cooper 90020; Giant 90020; Falls H7815; Cooper 11225; Cooper 82520; Falls 90020; Dean 90020; Hercules AR7813; Cooper AR7813, and 1 more.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
75T048000Received 15 Dec 1975. 442 units.
Tires / Bead
Products named: EL Dorado L6015; Hercules L6015.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
75T024000Received 16 May 1975. 11,952 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Products named: Cooper F7814; Grantmaster G7815; Superior G7815; Superior H7815; Superior L7815; Cooper L7815; Cooper H7815; Hercules H7814; Cooper G7815; Hercules F7814; Grantmaster F7814; Superior F7814, and 1 more.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
74T045000Received 27 Dec 1974. 542 units.
Tires / Bead
Products named: Hercules 9225; Hercules 10025.
Report filed by HERCULES TIRE & RUBBER CO.
74T003000Received 22 Feb 1974. 379 units.
Tires
Products named: Gibson L7815; General L6014; Cooper L6015; Cooper L7815; Giant L7815; Hercules L7815; Cooper L6014; Falls L7815.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Feb 1974.
73T020000Received 6 Sep 1973. 8,400 units.
Tires
Products named: Giant H7014; Hercules H7014; Hercules H7015; Cooper H7015; Falls H7015; Giant H7015.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
73T006000Received 29 Jan 1973. 28,000 units.
Tires
Products named: Hercules H7815; Hercules H7814; Hercules G7815; Hercules F7815.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..
72T009000Received 12 Oct 1972. 25,000 units.
Tires / Bead
Products named: Hercules 75016; Atlas 75016; Cooper 75016; Cooper 73514; Dean 950165; Cooper G7814; Hercules H7815; Hercules E7814; Hercules 875165; Cooper 100020; Cooper B7814; Falls 100020, and 48 more.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Oct 1972.
71T009000Received 16 Jul 1971. 128,000 units.
Tires
Products named: Dean J7814; Giant G7815; Gibson G7014; Dean H7815; Dean 90015; Falls L7815; Cooper J7815; Cooper 90015; Hercules J7815; Hercules L7815; Falls H7815; Giant H7815, and 33 more.
Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Jul 1971.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Counts

Hercules tire campaigns, by the year NHTSA received the report. The largest year is 1979, with 4 campaigns.

Hercules: campaigns for each component
Component		Campaigns
Tread/Belt		22
Sidewall		9
Bead		7
Tires		7
Markings		1

Products in the campaigns

The product names in the NHTSA file.

L78156
G78154
H78154
1000222
9501652
F78142
H78142
H7815LT2
P21575B152
P23575R152
Roadtour 455 Sport2
Terra Trac A/T2
1000201
100251
101651
165R131
17570R151
30950R15LT1
311050R15LT1
311150R15LT1
331250R15LT1
700151
750161
775141
8001651
825141
8751651
900151
900201
92251

The list shows 30 of 40 product names.

Official channels

NHTSA recall lookupNHTSA shows the recalls of a child seat, a tire or equipment by brand and model.
NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.

Cite this page

Recall Register. Hercules: tire recalls. https://recallregister.com/equipment/tires/hercules/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026

Manufacturers in the recall file: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.; Hercules Tire & Rubber Company; Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; HERCULES TIRE & RUBBER CO.

The brand is the make that NHTSA records for the campaign. A campaign that names 2 brands is on the page of each brand. How the register is made. Report an error.

Questions

Which Hercules products do the campaigns name?: The NHTSA records have 40 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: L7815
How many units does a Hercules tire campaign have?: The median Hercules campaign has 1,119 units. The median of all 788 tire campaigns is 1,205 units.
Which component do the Hercules campaigns name most often?: Tread/Belt, in 22 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.