The defect
TIRE DESCRIPTION: LT215/85R16 "D" LOAD RANGE, SERIAL NOS. U2BA7KL308 THROUGH 129 AND "E" LOAD RANGE, SERIAL NOS. U2BAWKL198 THROUGH 129. STRESS CRACKS OR SPLITS CAN DEVELOP WHERE THE SIDEWALL ATTACHES TO THE SQUARE BEAD WIRE BUNDLE.
The risk
CRACKING OF THE TIRE SIDEWALL CAN RESULT IN DEFLATION OF THE TIRE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
The remedy
NISSAN DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: sidewall
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Dunlop | LT215/85R16 LT5 D | — |
| Dunlop | LT215/85R16 LT5 E | — |
Tire recalls in 1999
NHTSA received 7 tire recall campaigns in 1999, covering up to 6,459 tires. With 305 tires, this campaign ranks 3 of 7 by size that year.