Hercules Terra Trac AT X-Venture Tire (Hercules) – Tire Marking Issue (2024)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
HERCULES TERRA TRAC AT X-VENTURE Tire
Brand
HERCULES
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is recalling certain HERCULES TERRA TRAC AT X-VENTURE tires due to tires:markings issues. 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 .
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
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.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
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