The defect
Discount Tire is recalling certain Pathfinder SAT LT245/75R17E1 121R W tires manufactured September 16, 2013, to May 19, 2015, Pathfinder SAT LT265/75R16E1 123Q W tires manufactured August 5, 2013, to May 19, 2015, Pathfinder SAT LT265/70R17E1 121S B tires manufactured September 2, 2013, to May 19, 2015, and Pathfinder SAT LT275/65R18E1 123S B tires manufactured October 7, 2013, to May 19, 2015. These replacement light truck tires may have been manufactured with an inner liner gauge that is lower than specified. As a result, the tire tread may separate and cause rapid air pressure loss.
The risk
If a tire experiences tread separation or air pressure loss, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Discount Tire will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement tires or refund the purchase price, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2015. Owners may contact Discount Tire customer service at 1-888-519-6914.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder Sat | Pathfinder Sat | — |
Tire recalls in 2015
NHTSA received 13 tire recall campaigns in 2015, covering up to 387,411 tires. With 79,513 tires, this campaign ranks 3 of 13 by size that year.