UD 1998–2000 Tires recall
Recalled August 4, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V209000 · UD
Hazard
TIRE DEFLATION COULD OCCUR IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES.
Units
2,215 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP TIRES, SIZE LT215/85R16. THESE TIRES ARE EXPERIENCING DEFLATION AS A RESULT OF STRESS SPLITS OR CRACKS OCCURRING FROM THE POINT OF ATTACHMENT OF THE SIDEWALL TO THE SQUARE BEAD WIRE BUNDLE, WITH RESULTING DAMAGE TO THE TIRE PLY.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES.
Product
UD UD1200 · UD UD1400
Manufacturer(s)
UD Trucks Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →