Del-Nat recall: Tires
What is wrong
Del-nat tire corporation (del-nat) is recalling certain del-nat delta a/s sierradial or national a/s commando, size 265/70r17. The affected tires have a DOT code of either utiywha0112 or utiywhd0112. Contaminated rubber may have been used in the tread compound which could result in tread separation.
What could happen
Tread separation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Del-nat will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective tires free of charge. Free mounting and balancing will also be included, as applicable. The recall began on june 27, 2012. Owners may contact del-nat at 1-901-775-5002.
Vehicles covered
- Del-Nat Delta A/S Sierradial
- Del-Nat National A/S Commando
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12T012000
- Type
- Tires
- Filed by
- Del-Nat Tire Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 21, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jun 27, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 448
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2012 to Jan 7, 2012
- Part
- Tires › Tread/belt
- Maker's own recall number
- DN-12-0618
Notes
Del-natâs recall campaign number is dn-12-0618.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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Cooper / Del-Nat / Pep Boys and more recall: Tires Jun 8, 2012
- Del-Nat recall: Tires Mar 9, 2010
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.