The defect
DEL-NAT TIRE CORPORATION (DEL-NAT) IS RECALLING CERTAIN DEL-NAT DELTA A/S SIERRADIAL OR NATIONAL A/S COMMANDO, SIZE 265/70R17. THE AFFECTED TIRES HAVE A DOT CODE OF EITHER UTIYWHA0112 OR UTIYWHD0112. CONTAMINATED RUBBER MAY HAVE BEEN USED IN THE TREAD COMPOUND WHICH COULD RESULT IN TREAD SEPARATION.
The risk
TREAD SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Del-Nat | Delta A/S Sierradial | — |
| Del-Nat | National A/S Commando | — |
Tire recalls in 2012
NHTSA received 18 tire recall campaigns in 2012, covering up to 1,136,314 tires. With 448 tires, this campaign ranks 18 of 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12T007000 2 Apr 2012 | Chaparral | 2,663 |
| 10T008000 9 Mar 2010 | Del-Nat | 629 |
| 08T016000 22 Apr 2008 | Del-Nat | 968 |