Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size: DEL-NAT / DELTA A/S SIERRADIAL / 265/70R17 DEL-NAT / NATIONAL A/S COMMANDO / 265/70R17 |
Production Dates: JAN 01, 2012 – JAN 07, 2012 JAN 01, 2012 – JAN 07, 2012 |
Manufacturer: DEL-NAT TIRE CORPORATION
Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 18, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12T012000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 448
Summary:
DEL-NAT TIRE CORPORATION (DEL-NAT) IS RECALLING CERTAIN DEL-NAT DELTA A/S SIERRADIAL OR NATIONAL A/S COMMANDO, SIZE 265/70R17. THE AFFECTED TIRES HAVE A DOT CODE OF EITHER UTIYWHA0112 OR UTIYWHD0112. CONTAMINATED RUBBER MAY HAVE BEEN USED IN THE TREAD COMPOUND WHICH COULD RESULT IN TREAD SEPARATION.
Consequence:
TREAD SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
DEL-NAT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. FREE MOUNTING AND BALANCING WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED, AS APPLICABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DEL-NAT AT 1-901-775-5002.
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