TIRE DESCRIPTION: LT215/85R16 "D" LOAD RANGE, SERIAL NOS. U2BA7KL308 THROUGH 129 AND "E" LOAD RANGE
— Recall Campaign #99T007000
TIRE DESCRIPTION: LT215/85R16 "D" LOAD RANGE, SERIAL NOS. U2BA7KL308 THROUGH 129 AND "E" LOAD RANGE, SERIAL NOS. U2BAWKL198 THROUGH 129. STRESS CRACKS OR SPLITS CAN DEVELOP WHERE THE SIDEWALL ATTACHES TO THE SQUARE BEAD WIRE BUNDLE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 305 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
99T007000
| Manufacturer: | DUNLOP TIRE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 09, 1999 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 99T007000 |
| Units affected: | 305 |
- Description:
- TIRE DESCRIPTION: LT215/85R16 "D" LOAD RANGE, SERIAL NOS. U2BA7KL308 THROUGH 129 AND "E" LOAD RANGE, SERIAL NOS. U2BAWKL198 THROUGH 129. STRESS CRACKS OR SPLITS CAN DEVELOP WHERE THE SIDEWALL ATTACHES TO THE SQUARE BEAD WIRE BUNDLE.
- Consequeces:
- CRACKING OF THE TIRE SIDEWALL CAN RESULT IN DEFLATION OF THE TIRE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
- Corrective action:
- NISSAN DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30, 1999.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 NISSAN DIESEL AT 1-972-756-5500.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).