CHAPARRAL RADIAL XT TIRE RECALL - #12T007000
RECALL FOR TIRES : SIDEWALL
DEL-NAT TIRE CORPORATION (DEL-NAT) IS RECALLING CERTAIN CHAPARRAL RADIAL XT TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2008 THROUGH DECEMBER 2009. SOME OF THE SUBJECT TIRES EXPERIENCE BLISTERING OR BUBBLES ON THE TIRE'S SIDEWALL. THESE TIRES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 139, "NEW PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES."
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| Tire |
CHAPARRAL RADIAL XT |
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| Manufacturer |
DEL-NAT TIRE CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
4/5/2012 |
| Influenced by |
DEL-NAT TIRE CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/12/2012 |
| # Affected |
2,663 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES:SIDEWALL |
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| Description |
DEL-NAT TIRE CORPORATION (DEL-NAT) IS RECALLING CERTAIN CHAPARRAL RADIAL XT TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15, PRODUCED FROM SEPTEMBER 2008 THROUGH DECEMBER 2009. SOME OF THE SUBJECT TIRES EXPERIENCE BLISTERING OR BUBBLES ON THE TIRE'S SIDEWALL. THESE TIRES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 139, "NEW PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES." |
| Consequences |
THESE TIRES MAY EXPERIENCE BLISTERING ON THEIR SIDEWALL THAT, WITH EXTENDED USE, COULD LEAD TO TREAD CHUNKING WITH BELT EDGE EXPOSURE AND POSSIBLE AIR LOSS, THEREBY INCREASING THE POTENTIAL RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEL-NAT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. FREE MOUNTING AND BALANCING WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED, AS APPLICABLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DEL-NAT TIRE CORPORATION'S CONSUMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT AT 1-901-775-8125. |
| Notes |
DEL-NAT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT TIRES FREE OF CHARGE.FREE MOUNTING AND BALANCING WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED, AS APPLICABLE.THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE.OWNERS MAY CONTACT DEL-NAT TIRE CORPORATION?S CONSUMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT AT 1-901-775-8125. |
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