Nitto Dune Grappler Desert Terrain (S116): Tires
Recall 10T012000 · Apr 13, 2010 · Nitto Tire Co., Ltd.
1,140
units affected
1,140
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10T012000
- Date
- Apr 13, 2010
- Maker
- Nitto Tire Co., Ltd.
- Units affected
- 1,140
- Kind
- Tires
- Component
- Tires > Sidewall
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
NITTO TIRE IS RECALLING CERTAIN NITTO DUNE GRAPPLER DESERT TERRAIN (S116) TIRES, SIZE 265/50R20 111T. THESE TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE ENDURANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 139, "NEW PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES." AT VARIOUS MILEAGES, A CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE UPPER SIDEWALL AREA OF THE TIRE.
What can happen
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A CRACK MAY LEAD TO SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
NITTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE, INCLUDING MOUNTING, BALANCING AND TAXES. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NITTO TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-529-8200 8AM TO 5PM PACIFIC TIME.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Nitto | Dune Grappler Desert Terrain (S116) | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 10T012000?
1 model: Nitto Dune Grappler Desert Terrain (S116) (all years), about 1,140 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 10T012000?
NITTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE, INCLUDING MOUNTING, BALANCING AND TAXES. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NITTO TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-529-8200 8AM TO 5PM PACIFIC TIME.
What can happen?
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A CRACK MAY LEAD TO SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.