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SevereNHTSA·10T012000·Announced 2010-04-13

Nitto Dune Grappler Tires Recalled for Sidewall Cracking and Air Loss

Nitto is recalling specific Dune Grappler tires that may crack in the sidewall, potentially causing sudden air loss and a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that the defect may cause a crash, injury, or death, which aligns with the rubric criteria for significant injury or property damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Nitto Tire Co., Ltd. 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. Under certain circumstances, this crack may lead to sudden loss of air, potentially causing a crash, injury, or death.

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 from 8 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:SIDEWALL recall
Manufacturer
NITTO TIRE CO., LTD.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
1,140

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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