DEL-NAT IS RECALLING 968 LOAD RANGE E TIRES, SIZE LT265/75R16
— Recall Campaign #08T016000
DEL-NAT IS RECALLING 968 LOAD RANGE E TIRES, SIZE LT265/75R16, PRODUCED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2 AND DECEMBER 30, 2007. 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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 968 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
08T016000
| Manufacturer: | DEL-NAT TIRE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 22, 2008 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 08T016000 |
| Units affected: | 968 |
- Description:
- DEL-NAT IS RECALLING 968 LOAD RANGE E TIRES, SIZE LT265/75R16, PRODUCED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2 AND DECEMBER 30, 2007. 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.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEL-NAT 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 DEL-NAT AT 1-901-775-8124.
- Notes:
- DEL-NAT RECALL NO. DN-001-08.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.