9999 PEP BOYS P23575R15 Recalls (3)

Campaign:
89T006000 on 10/03/1989
Component:
Tires:tread/belt
Manufactured:
05/31/1989 - 05/31/1989
Affected:
33,208
Defect:
Tires may develop a separation between plies during service as a result of lower adhesion due to ply coat stock that was off- specification.
Consequence:
Loss of air could result in loss of steering controlwith potential for a crash.
Correction:
Tires will be replaced at no cost to consumers within 60 days from date of notification. dot identification: cooper: u9__cna259, thru u9__cna269; u9__ctc259 thru u9__ctc269, u9__cmz259 thru u9__cmz269. u9__bnh259 thru u9__bnh269, u9__bw9259 thru u9__bw9269. laramie: u9__bwk259 thru u9__bwh269. mastercraft: u9hhfdn259 thru u9hhfdn269 falls: u9hhfbw259 thru u9hhfbw269; u9__fdf259 thru u9fdf269; u9fhfbx259. hercules: u9hlhk9259 thru u9hlhk9269; u9__hk6259 thru u9__hk6259; u9__hlf259 thru u9__hlf269; pep boys: u9__bw1259 thru u0__bw1269; u9__bt5259 thru u9__bt5269.
Notes:
System: tires, cooper; all season tread, trendsetter, monogram, sportsmaster,starfire fliteline, starfire vantage ii. mastercraft: custom.falls: roadmaster, roadmaster iv, metric. hercules: osrii, mri, 325 metric.laramie: tempra. pep boys: cornell 2001, cornell 900.vehicle category:passenger vehicles.

Campaign:
96T006000 on 10/16/1996
Component:
Tires:tread/belt
Manufactured:
08/31/1996 - 09/13/1996
Affected:
544
Defect:
These tires do not have adequate rubber coverage on the belt edge in the shoulder slots.
Consequence:
The belt wires can penetrate the surface causing exposed belts which can lead to accelerated belt degradation.
Correction:
Dealers will replace these tires.
Notes:
Tire identification nos.: uthklba336, uthklba346, uthklba356, uthklba376, uthkb6u356 and uthkb6u366. owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin october 17, 1996. note: owners who take their tires to an authorized dealer and do not receive replacement tires within a reasonable time free of charge should contact pep boysat 1-800-pepboysor sears at 1- 800-366-3000.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
02T003001 on 10/22/2002
Component:
Tires:sidewall
Affected:
8,214
Defect:
Tire description: pep boys futura dakota h/t and futura adventurer h/t tires size p235/75r15 produced by copper tire & rubber co., between november 25, 2001, and january 5, 2002. some of these tires may exhibit lower sidewall cracking.
Consequence:
When this condition exists, over time it could result in accelerated air loss. loss of air could result in loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Pep boys is notifying its customers to have their tires replaced free of charge. owner notification began febraury 22, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pep boys customer service hotline at 800-873-7269 or cooper at 800-854-6288. also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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