Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
NITTO
Model Of Vehicle
DUNE GRAPPLER DESERT TERRAIN (S116)
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
10T012000
Component Description
Tires:Sidewall
Effect Of Defect
Under Certain CircuMSTances, A Crack May Lead To Sudden Loss Of Air, Potentially Causing A Crash, Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nitto Tire Co., Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
1140
Date Owners Notified
20100419
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc.
Date Report Received
20100413
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
139