Pep Boys recall: Tires
What is wrong
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 could happen
Tread separation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Pep Boys Definity Dakota H/T
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12T013000
- Type
- Tires
- Filed by
- Pep Boys
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 26, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jul 2, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 537
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Tires › Tread/belt
- Maker's own recall number
- 156
Notes
Pep boysâ recall number is 156.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
- Pep Boys recall: Tires Mar 5, 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.