[50mhz] Rovers

Howard W3CQH hsgorden at comcast.net
Thu Feb 25 23:35:37 EST 2010


NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 10T002

Synopsis:
 Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc. is recalling certain Nitto Terra
Grappler All Terrain, size 305/50R20 120S, Toyo Open Country A/T and Toyo
Proxes ST II, size 305/50R20. Some of the subject tires may have been
produced with a wrinkle in the upper sidewall area of the tires. Under
certain circumstances, this wrinkle may eventually lead to a crack in the
sidewall. If a crack develops and is left undetected, the tire may fail,
potentially causing a crash, possibly resulting in injury or death. Toyo
will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge, which
includes mounting and balancing. The safety recall is expected to begin on
or about February 22, 2010. Owners may contact Nitto customer hotline at
1-888-529-8200 or Toyo customer hotline at 1-800-442-8696.
 For more information for this particular recall, please go to 10T002.

Thank you,

Recalls Subscription Team
 Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

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NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 10T003

Synopsis:
 Cooper Tire is recalling certain Discoverer H/T and Discoverer LSX tires,
size 245/70R17, produced between November 15 and December 12, 2009. These
tires fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles." At
various mileages, the subject tires may develop and exhibit tread chunking
or cracking in the tread shoulder area. Tread chunks may separate from the
tire casing resulting in body damage to the vehicle or the driver may lose
control resulting in a crash. Cooper Tire will notify owners and replace the
tires free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during March
2010. Owners may contact Cooper Tire Customer Relations toll-free at
1-800-854-6288.

For more information for this particular recall, please go to 10T003.

Thank you,

Recalls Subscription Team
 Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)



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