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Nokian Tires recall

Recalled October 26, 2006 · NHTSA recall 06T022000 · Nokian

Hazard
A BELT SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
NOKIAN TYRES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NOKIAN TYRES CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 800-565-2525.
Units
2,275 units

Description

CERTAIN NOKIAN TYRES' MODELS LISTED ABOVE MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 6 AND AUGUST 19, 2006 (DOT SERIAL WEEKS 3206 AND 3306.) SOME OF THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH NON-CONFORMING BELT WIRE COAT STOCK. IF PLACED IN SERVICE, THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY DEVELOP A BELT SEPARATION DUE TO A REDUCED ABILITY TO PREVENT CORROSION OF THE STEEL WIRES IN AN INSTANCE WHERE MOISTURE REACHES THE STEEL BELT.

What to do

NOKIAN TYRES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NOKIAN TYRES CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 800-565-2525.

Product
Nokian VATIIVA
Manufacturer(s)
Nokian Tyres, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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