1999 UD UD1400 RECALL - #00V406000
RECALL FOR TIRES : SIDEWALL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP TIRES, SIZE LT215/85R16. THESE TIRES ARE EXPERIENCING DEFLATION AS A RESULT OF STRESS SPLITS OR CRACKS OCCURRING FROM THE POINT OF ATTACHMENT OF THE SIDEWALL TO THE SQUARE BEAD WIRE BUNDLE, WITH RESULTING DAMAGE TO THE TIRE PLY.
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| Vehicle |
1999 UD UD1400 |
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| Manufacturer |
NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1999 - 8/31/1999 |
| Recalled on |
12/7/2000 |
| Influenced by |
NISSAN DIESEL AMERICA, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
12/27/2000 |
| # Affected |
251 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES:SIDEWALL |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP TIRES, SIZE LT215/85R16. THESE TIRES ARE EXPERIENCING DEFLATION AS A RESULT OF STRESS SPLITS OR CRACKS OCCURRING FROM THE POINT OF ATTACHMENT OF THE SIDEWALL TO THE SQUARE BEAD WIRE BUNDLE, WITH RESULTING DAMAGE TO THE TIRE PLY. |
| Consequences |
TIRE DEFLATION COULD OCCUR IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DUNLOP AT 1-800-548-4714 OR NISSAN DIESEL AT 1-972-756-5500.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 UD UD1400 Recall for TIRES, SIDEWALL
1999 UD UD1400 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1999 UD UD1400 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
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