Defect Description For Recall
Del-Nat Tire Corporation (Del-Nat) Is Recalling Certain Chaparral Radial Xt Tires, Size P235/75R15, Produced From September 2008 Through December 2009. Some Of The Subject Tires Experience Blistering Or Bubbles On The Tire’S Sidewall. These Tires Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires For Light Vehicles.”
Make Of Vehicle
CHAPARRAL
Model Of Vehicle
RADIAL XT
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
12T007000
Component Description
Tires:Sidewall
Effect Of Defect
These Tires May Experience Blistering On Their Sidewall That, With Extended Use, Could Lead To Tread Chunking With Belt Edge Exposure And Possible Air Loss, TherEBY Increasing The Potential Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Del-Nat Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Noncompliant Tires Free Of Charge. Free Mounting And Balancing Will Also Be Included, As Applicable. The Safety Recall Began On April 12, 2012. Owners May Contact Del-Nat Tire Corporation’S Consumer Relations Department At 1-901-775-8125.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Del-Nat Tire Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
2663
Date Owners Notified
20120412
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Del-Nat Tire Corporation
Date Report Received
20120402
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
139