Chaparral recall: Tires

What is wrong

Del-nat tire corporation (del-nat) is recalling certain chaparral radial xt tires, size p235/75r15, produced from september 2008 through december 2009. Some of the subject tires experience blistering or bubbles on the tire's sidewall. These tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles."

What could happen

These tires may experience blistering on their sidewall that, with extended use, could lead to tread chunking with belt edge exposure and possible air loss, thereby increasing the potential risk of a crash.

The fix

Del-nat will notify owners, and dealers will replace the noncompliant tires free of charge. Free mounting and balancing will also be included, as applicable. The safety recall began on april 12, 2012. Owners may contact del-nat tire corporation's consumer relations department at 1-901-775-8125.

Vehicles covered

• Chaparral Radial Xt

Facts

NHTSA recall number

12T007000

Type

Tires

Filed by

Del-Nat Tire Corporation

Reported to NHTSA

Apr 2, 2012

Owners notified

Apr 12, 2012

Vehicles or items affected

2,663

Started by

The manufacturer

Built

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Part

Tires › Sidewall

Safety standard

FMVSS 139

Notes

Del-nat will notify owners, and dealers will replace the noncompliant tires free of charge.free mounting and balancing will also be included, as applicable.the manufacturer has not yet provided the agency with a notification schedule.owners may contact del-nat tire corporationâ’s consumer relations department at 1-901-775-8125.

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.