PEP Boys Tires:tread/belt Recall

July 19, 2012 By NHTSA Leave a Comment

Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size:
PEP BOYS / DEFINITY DAKOTA H/T / P265/70R17

Production Dates:
Information not Available

Manufacturer: PEP BOYS

Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 21, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12T013000

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Potential Number of Units Affected: 537

Summary:
PEP BOYS IS RECALLING CERTAIN DEFINITY DAKOTA H/T TIRES, SIZE P265/70R17, EQUIPPED WITH DOT CODE UTT6PA70112. 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:
PEP BOYS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. FREE MOUNTING AND BALANCING WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED, AS APPLICABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PEP BOYS 1-215-430-9169.

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