Nitto Tire U.s.a. Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10T012000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10T012000 by Nitto Tire U.s.a. Inc.. Includes 1,140 affected units, UPPER SIDEWALL CRACKS, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Nitto tire is recalling certain nitto dune grappler desert terrain (s116) tires, size 265/50r20 111t. these tires fail to comply with the endurance test requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles." at various mileages, a crack may develop in the upper sidewall area of the tire.

Corrective Action

Nitto will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge, including mounting, balancing and taxes. the safety recall began on april 19, 2010. owners may contact nitto toll-free at 1-888-529-8200 8am to 5pm pacific time.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10T012000

Manufacturer: Nitto Tire U.s.a. Inc.

Report Received Date: 2010-04-13T00:00:00

Subject: Upper sidewall cracks

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 1,140

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Nitto tire is recalling certain nitto dune grappler desert terrain (s116) tires, size 265/50r20 111t. these tires fail to comply with the endurance test requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles." at various mileages, a crack may develop in the upper sidewall area of the tire.

Consequence Summary: Under certain circumstances, a crack may lead to sudden loss of air, potentially causing a crash, injury or death.

Corrective Action: Nitto will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge, including mounting, balancing and taxes. the safety recall began on april 19, 2010. owners may contact nitto toll-free at 1-888-529-8200 8am to 5pm pacific time.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-hr2d~af4j_agkp

NHTSA ID: 10T012000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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