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HighNHTSA·12T013000·Announced 2012-06-26

Pep Boys Recalls Definity Dakota Tires Due to Tread Separation Risk

Pep Boys is recalling specific Definity Dakota H/T tires due to contaminated rubber that may cause tread separation and loss of vehicle 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 structural vehicle defect (tread separation) that increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Pep Boys is recalling certain Definity Dakota H/T tires, size P265/70R17, equipped with DOT code UTT6PA70112. The recall involves 537 units. The defect is caused by contaminated rubber that may have been used in the tread compound, which could result in tread separation.

Tread separation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

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 at 1-215-430-9169 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
PEP BOYS
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
537

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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