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HighNHTSA·10T005000·Announced 2010-03-05

Pep Boys Recalls Definity Dakota H/T Tires for Tread Chunking

Pep Boys is recalling specific Definity Dakota H/T tires produced in November 2009 because they may develop tread chunking, posing a risk of vehicle damage or loss of control.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect could result in a crash, but the source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Plain-English summary

Pep Boys has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about a noncompliance in certain Definity Dakota H/T tires, size 245/70R17. These tires were produced between November 15 and November 28, 2009. The recall involves 424 affected units.

The subject tires fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles." At various mileages, these tires may develop and exhibit tread chunking or cracking in the tread shoulder area. Tread chunks may separate from the tire casing, resulting in body damage to the vehicle or causing the driver to lose control, which could result in a crash.

Pep Boys will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. The safety recall began on March 22, 2010. Owners may contact Cooper Tire Customer Relations toll-free at 1-800-854-6288 or Pep Boys at 1-800-PEP-BOYS (1-800-737-2697). Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
PEP BOYS
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
424

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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