The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12T012000·Announced 2012-06-21

Del-Nat Recalls Tires Due to Potential Tread Separation Risk

Del-Nat is recalling specific Delta A/S Sierradial and National A/S Commando tires because contaminated rubber may cause tread separation, increasing crash risk.

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 structural vehicle defect (tread separation) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, placing it in the High severity category.

Plain-English summary

Del-Nat Tire Corporation is recalling certain Delta A/S Sierradial or National A/S Commando tires in size 265/70R17. The affected tires have a DOT code of either UTIYWHA0112 or UTIYWHD0112. The recall involves 448 units.

The defect involves the potential use of contaminated rubber in the tread compound, which could result in tread separation. Tread separation can lead to a loss of vehicle control, thereby increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Del-Nat will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective tires free of charge. Free mounting and balancing will also be included as applicable. The recall began on June 27, 2012. Owners may contact Del-Nat at 1-901-775-5002 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
DEL-NAT TIRE CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
448

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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