Defect Description For Recall
Tire Description: Desert Dog Light Truck Tires Size Lt245/75R16 E With Serial Number Xl 11A288 Manufactured Between December 1998 And March 2000. Due To A Variability In Component Adhesion During ProduCTIon, The Tires Can Develop Chunking, And Partial Tread Separations In Use.
Make Of Vehicle
PIRELLI
Model Of Vehicle
DESERT DOG
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
01T012000
Component Description
Tires:Tread/Belt
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Result In A Loss Of Air, Creating A Potential For A Loss Of Vehicle Control, And Possibly A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Pirelli Will Notify Its Distributors And Customers To Return The Affected Tires To The Nearest Pirelli Dealer For A Free Replacement. Owner Notification Began July 3, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Pirelli Consumer Affairs At 800-327-2442.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Pirelli Tire Corp
Start Of Manufacture
19981201
End Of Manufacture
20000301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
9993
Date Owners Notified
20010703
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Pirelli Tire, Llc
Date Report Received
20010612