Nitto recall: Tires
What is wrong
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 could happen
Under certain circumstances, a crack may lead to sudden loss of air, potentially causing a crash, injury or death.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Nitto Dune Grappler Desert Terrain (S116)
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10T012000
- Type
- Tires
- Filed by
- Nitto Tire Co., Ltd.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 13, 2010
- Owners notified
- Apr 19, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,140
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Tires › Sidewall
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 139
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.