The defect
CERTAIN PEP BOYS TIRES OF VARIOUS MODELS LISTED ABOVE MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 6 AND AUGUST 19, 2006 (DOT SERIAL WEEKS 3206 AND 3306.) SOME OF THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH NON-CONFORMING BELT WIRE COAT STOCK. IF PLACED IN SERVICE, THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY DEVELOP A BELT SEPARATION DUE TO A REDUCED ABILITY TO PREVENT CORROSION OF THE STEEL WIRES IN AN INSTANCE WHERE MOISTURE REACHES THE STEEL BELT.
The risk
A BELT SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy
PEP BOYS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CONSUMER SERVICE HOTLINE AT 800-737-2697.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Pep Boys | Cornell 1000 | — |
| Pep Boys | Definity Dakota A/T | — |
| Pep Boys | Definity Dakota H/T | — |
| Pep Boys | Definity EX600 | — |
| Pep Boys | Futura 2000 Radial Lte | — |
| Pep Boys | Futura GLS Super Sport | — |
| Pep Boys | Futura Scrambler A/P | — |
Tire recalls in 2006
NHTSA received 22 tire recall campaigns in 2006, covering up to 589,629 tires. With 8,583 tires, this campaign ranks 11 of 22 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 |
| 02T003001 6 May 2002 | Pep Boys | 8,214 |