The defect
TIRE DESCRIPTION: PEP BOYS FUTURA DAKOTA H/T AND FUTURA ADVENTURER H/T TIRES SIZE P235/75R15 PRODUCED BY COPPER TIRE & RUBBER CO., BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2001, AND JANUARY 5, 2002. SOME OF THESE TIRES MAY EXHIBIT LOWER SIDEWALL CRACKING.
The risk
WHEN THIS CONDITION EXISTS, OVER TIME IT COULD RESULT IN ACCELERATED AIR LOSS. LOSS OF AIR COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy
PEP BOYS IS NOTIFYING ITS CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR TIRES REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRAURY 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PEP BOYS CUSTOMER SERVICE HOTLINE AT 800-873-7269 OR COOPER AT 800-854-6288. ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: sidewall
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Pep Boys | Futura Aventurer HT | — |
| Pep Boys | Futura Dakota HT | — |
| Pep Boys | P23575R15 | — |
Tire recalls in 2002
NHTSA received 13 tire recall campaigns in 2002, covering up to 679,626 tires. With 8,214 tires, this campaign ranks 5 of 13 by size that year.
More from Pep Boys
4 tire recall campaigns filed by Pep Boys; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 12T013000 26 Jun 2012 | Pep Boys | 537 |
| 10T005000 5 Mar 2010 | Pep Boys | 424 |
| 06T023000 1 Nov 2006 | Pep Boys | 8,583 |