NHTSA recall 06T023000 · Tires
Tires › Tread/belt
Reported Nov 1, 20068,583 vehicles affectedPEP BOYSMaker’s number 147Built Aug 6, 2006 – Aug 19, 2006
The defect
Certain pep boys tires of various 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.
The risk
A belt separation could result in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Pep boys will notify owners and replace the defective tires free of charge. the recall began on october 25, 2006. owners may contact consumer service hotline at 800-737-2697.