PEP Boys Tires recall
Recalled June 26, 2012 · NHTSA recall 12T013000 · PEP Boys
Hazard
TREAD SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Units
537 units
Description
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 to do
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.
Product
PEP Boys DEFINITY DAKOTA H/T
Manufacturer(s)
PEP BOYS
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →