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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10T005000

Pep Boys Definity Dakota H/T — Tires: tread/belt

Published March 5, 2010 · Recall initiated: March 5, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10T005000, published March 5, 2010. Recalling firm: PEP BOYS; Pep Boys Definity Dakota H/T — Tires: tread/belt.

What's the hazard

PEP BOYS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A NONCOMPLIANCE IN CERTAIN DEFINITY DAKOTA H/T TIRES, SIZE 245/70R17, PRODUCED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 15 AND NOVEMBER 28, 2009. THESE TIRES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 139, "NEW PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES." AT VARIOUS MILEAGES, THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY DEVELOP AND EXHIBIT TREAD CHUNKING OR CRACKING IN THE TREAD SHOULDER AREA.

What to do

PEP BOYS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COOPER TIRE CUSTOMER RELATIONS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-854-6288 OR PEP BOYS AT 1-800-PEP-BOYS (1-800-737-2697).

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Recall details

Brand
PEP BOYS
Model
DEFINITY DAKOTA H/T
Manufacturer
PEP BOYS
Lot
PEP BOYS DEFINITY DAKOTA H/T
Risk classification
T
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Pep Boys Definity Dakota H/T — Tires: tread/belt recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10T005000 on March 5, 2010. Reported hazard: PEP BOYS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A NONCOMPLIANCE IN CERTAIN DEFINITY DAKOTA H/T TIRES, SIZE 245/70R17, PRODUCED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 15 AND NOVEMBER 28, 2009. THESE TIRES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 139, "NEW PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES." AT VARIOUS MILEAGES, THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY DEVELOP AND EXHIBIT TREAD CHUNKING OR CRACKING IN THE TREAD SHOULDER AREA.

What should I do if I have this product?

PEP BOYS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COOPER TIRE CUSTOMER RELATIONS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-854-6288 OR PEP BOYS AT 1-800-PEP-BOYS (1-800-737-2697).

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: PEP BOYS. Model: DEFINITY DAKOTA H/T.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)