9999 NITTO DUNE GRAPPLER DESERT TERRAIN (S116) Recall

Campaign:

10T012000 on 04/12/2010

Component:

Tires:sidewall

Affected:

1,140

Defect:

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:

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

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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