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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10T012000

Nitto Dune Grappler Desert Terrain (S116) — Tires: sidewall

Published April 13, 2010 · Recall initiated: April 13, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10T012000, published April 13, 2010. Recalling firm: Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc.; Nitto Dune Grappler Desert Terrain (S116) — Tires: sidewall.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
NITTO
Model
DUNE GRAPPLER DESERT TERRAIN (S116)
Manufacturer
Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc.
Lot
NITTO DUNE GRAPPLER DESERT TERRAIN (S116)
Risk classification
T
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Nitto Dune Grappler Desert Terrain (S116) — Tires: sidewall recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10T012000 on April 13, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: NITTO. Model: DUNE GRAPPLER DESERT TERRAIN (S116).

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)