Defect Description For Recall
Nokian Tyres Is Recalling 931 Load Range E Tires, Size Lt265/75R16, Produced Between December 2, 2007 And February 8, 2008. These Tires Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires For Light Vehicles.” After Testing, A Bulge Can Occur In The Lower Sidewall On The White Sidewall Side Which Indicates The Existence Of A Separation Between Two Lower Sidewall Components.
Make Of Vehicle
NOKIAN
Model Of Vehicle
VATIIVA
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
08T011000
Component Description
Tires:Sidewall
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Nokian Tyres Is Working With Cooper Tire To Notify Owners. The Affected Tires Will Be Replaced Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On February 29, 2008. Owners May Contact Cooper Tire Customer Relations Toll-Free At 800-854-6288 Or Nokian Tyres’ Consumer Relations Department At 800-565-2525.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Nokian Tyres
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
931
Date Owners Notified
20080229
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nokian Tyres, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080401
Make Campaign Number
150
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
139