Pep Boys | NHTSA Recall #10T005000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10T005000 by Pep Boys. Includes 424 affected units, TREAD CHUNKING, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Pep boys has notified nhtsa about a noncompliance in certain definity dakota h/t tires, size 245/70r17, produced between november 15 and november 28, 2009. these tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles." at various mileages, the subject tires may develop and exhibit tread chunking or cracking in the tread shoulder area.
Corrective Action
Pep boys will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. the safety recall began on march 22, 2010. owners may contact cooper tire customer relations toll-free at 1-800-854-6288 or pep boys at 1-800-pep-boys (1-800-737-2697).