The defect
DEL-NAT IS RECALLING 968 LOAD RANGE E TIRES, SIZE LT265/75R16, PRODUCED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2 AND DECEMBER 30, 2007. THESE TIRES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 139, "NEW PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES." AFTER TESTING, A BULGE CAN OCCUR IN THE LOWER SIDEWALL ON THE WHITE SIDEWALL SIDE WHICH INDICATES THE EXISTENCE OF A SEPARATION BETWEEN TWO LOWER SIDEWALL COMPONENTS.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy
DEL-NAT IS WORKING WITH COOPER TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS. THE AFFECTED TIRES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COOPER TIRE CUSTOMER RELATIONS TOLL-FREE AT 800-854-6288 OR DEL-NAT AT 1-901-775-8124.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 139 · part: markings
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Del-Nat | Delta Sierradial A/T | — |
| Del-Nat | National Commando A/T | — |
Tire recalls in 2008
NHTSA received 21 tire recall campaigns in 2008, covering up to 8,065,975 tires. With 968 tires, this campaign ranks 15 of 21 by size that year.
More from Del-Nat Tire Corporation
4 tire recall campaigns filed by Del-Nat Tire Corporation; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 12T012000 21 Jun 2012 | Del-Nat | 448 |
| 12T007000 2 Apr 2012 | Chaparral | 2,663 |
| 10T008000 9 Mar 2010 | Del-Nat | 629 |