Nokian Vatiiva – 06T022000

Defect Description For Recall

Certain Nokian Tyres’ Models Listed Above Manufactured Between August 6 And August 19, 2006 (Dot Serial Weeks 3206 And 3306.) Some Of The Subject Tires May Have Been Produced With Non-Conforming Belt Wire Coat Stock. If Placed In Service, The Subject Tires May Develop A Belt Separation Due To A Reduced Ability To Prevent Corrosion Of The Steel Wires In An Instance Where Moisture Reaches The Steel Belt.

Make Of Vehicle

NOKIAN

Model Of Vehicle

VATIIVA

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

06T022000

Component Description

Tires:Tread/Belt

Effect Of Defect

A Belt Separation Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.

Fix Defect

Nokian Tyres Will Notify Owners And Replace The DefeCTIve Tires Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 25, 2006. Owners May Contact Nokian Tyres Customer Service Department At 800-565-2525.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Nokian Tyres

Start Of Manufacture

20060806

End Of Manufacture

20060819

Type Of Vehicle Recall

T

Number Affected

2275

Date Owners Notified

20061025

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Nokian Tyres, Inc.

Date Report Received

20061026

Make Campaign Number

1

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard