Pep Boys | NHTSA Recall #02T003001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02T003001 by Pep Boys. Includes 8,214 affected units, PEP BOYS/COOPER/LOWER SIDEWALL CRACKING, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Tire description: pep boys futura dakota h/t and futura adventurer h/t tires size p235/75r15 produced by copper tire & rubber co., between november 25, 2001, and january 5, 2002. some of these tires may exhibit lower sidewall cracking.

Corrective Action

Pep boys is notifying its customers to have their tires replaced free of charge. Owner notification began febraury 22, 2002. 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 pep boys customer service hotline at 800-873-7269 or cooper at 800-854-6288. also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02T003001

Manufacturer: Pep Boys

Report Received Date: 2002-05-06T00:00:00

Subject: Pep boys/cooper/lower sidewall cracking

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 8,214

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Tire description: pep boys futura dakota h/t and futura adventurer h/t tires size p235/75r15 produced by copper tire & rubber co., between november 25, 2001, and january 5, 2002. some of these tires may exhibit lower sidewall cracking.

Consequence Summary: When this condition exists, over time it could result in accelerated air loss. loss of air could result in loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Pep boys is notifying its customers to have their tires replaced free of charge. Owner notification began febraury 22, 2002. 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 pep boys customer service hotline at 800-873-7269 or cooper at 800-854-6288. also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ef4n-d6mn~jrrc

NHTSA ID: 02T003001

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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