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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12T013000

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

Published June 26, 2012 · Recall initiated: June 26, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12T013000, published June 26, 2012. Recalling firm: PEP BOYS; Pep Boys Definity Dakota H/T — Tires: tread/belt.

What's the hazard

PEP BOYS IS RECALLING CERTAIN DEFINITY DAKOTA H/T TIRES, SIZE P265/70R17, EQUIPPED WITH DOT CODE UTT6PA70112. CONTAMINATED RUBBER MAY HAVE BEEN USED IN THE TREAD COMPOUND WHICH COULD RESULT IN TREAD SEPARATION.

What to do

PEP BOYS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. FREE MOUNTING AND BALANCING WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED, AS APPLICABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PEP BOYS 1-215-430-9169.

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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 12T013000 on June 26, 2012. Reported hazard: PEP BOYS IS RECALLING CERTAIN DEFINITY DAKOTA H/T TIRES, SIZE P265/70R17, EQUIPPED WITH DOT CODE UTT6PA70112. CONTAMINATED RUBBER MAY HAVE BEEN USED IN THE TREAD COMPOUND WHICH COULD RESULT IN TREAD SEPARATION.

What should I do if I have this product?

PEP BOYS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. FREE MOUNTING AND BALANCING WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED, AS APPLICABLE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PEP BOYS 1-215-430-9169.

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)