Discount Tire | NHTSA Recall #15T015000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15T015000 by Discount Tire. Affecting pathfinder sat lt245/75r17e1 121r w tires manufactured september 16, 2013, to may 19, 2015, pathfinder sat lt265/75r16e1 123q w tires manufactured august 5, 2013, to may 19, 2015, pathfinder sat lt265/70r17e1 121s b tires manufactured september 2, 2013, to may 19, 2015, and pathfinder sat lt275/65r18e1 123s b tires manufactured october 7, 2013, to may 19, 2015 Includes 79,513 affected units, Tread Separation, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

pathfinder sat lt245/75r17e1 121r w tires manufactured september 16, 2013, to may 19, 2015, pathfinder sat lt265/75r16e1 123q w tires manufactured august 5, 2013, to may 19, 2015, pathfinder sat lt265/70r17e1 121s b tires manufactured september 2, 2013, to may 19, 2015, and pathfinder sat lt275/65r18e1 123s b tires manufactured october 7, 2013, to may 19, 2015

Defect Summary

Discount tire is recalling certain pathfinder sat lt245/75r17e1 121r w tires manufactured september 16, 2013, to may 19, 2015, pathfinder sat lt265/75r16e1 123q w tires manufactured august 5, 2013, to may 19, 2015, pathfinder sat lt265/70r17e1 121s b tires manufactured september 2, 2013, to may 19, 2015, and pathfinder sat lt275/65r18e1 123s b tires manufactured october 7, 2013, to may 19, 2015. these replacement light truck tires may have been manufactured with an inner liner gauge that is lower than specified. as a result, the tire tread may separate and cause rapid air pressure loss.

Corrective Action

Discount tire will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement tires or refund the purchase price, free of charge. The recall began on august 21, 2015. owners may contact discount tire customer service at 1-888-519-6914.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15T015000
Manufacturer: Discount Tire
Report Received Date: 2015-07-21T00:00:00
Subject: Tread separation
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 79,513

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Tire
Defect Summary: Discount tire is recalling certain pathfinder sat lt245/75r17e1 121r w tires manufactured september 16, 2013, to may 19, 2015, pathfinder sat lt265/75r16e1 123q w tires manufactured august 5, 2013, to may 19, 2015, pathfinder sat lt265/70r17e1 121s b tires manufactured september 2, 2013, to may 19, 2015, and pathfinder sat lt275/65r18e1 123s b tires manufactured october 7, 2013, to may 19, 2015. these replacement light truck tires may have been manufactured with an inner liner gauge that is lower than specified. as a result, the tire tread may separate and cause rapid air pressure loss.
Consequence Summary: If a tire experiences tread separation or air pressure loss, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Discount tire will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement tires or refund the purchase price, free of charge. The recall began on august 21, 2015. owners may contact discount tire customer service at 1-888-519-6914.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 67.57

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NHTSA ID: 15T015000
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Created At: 1742808662
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