NHTSA recall 12T013000 · Tires
Tires › Tread/belt
Reported Jun 26, 2012537 vehicles affectedPEP BOYSMaker’s number 156
The defect
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.
The risk
Tread separation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The 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.