HERCULES HERCULES H502 Tire Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
HERCULES H502 Tire
Brand
HERCULES
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
HERCULES TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY is recalling certain HERCULES H502 tires due to tires:sidewall issues. The presence of this condition may precipitate the formation of voids (U crack) which could result in early life sidewall separations, increasing the .
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026