Del-nat Tire Corporation | NHTSA Recall #08T016000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08T016000 by Del-nat Tire Corporation. Includes 968 affected units, FMVSS 139/SIDEWALL SEPARATION/COOPER TIRE, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
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.
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.