Nokian Tyres – BELT SEPARATION

CERTAIN NOKIAN TYRES’ MODELS LISTED ABOVE MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 6 AND AUGUST 19, 2006 (DOT SERIAL WEEKS 3206 AND 3306.) SOME OF THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH NON-CONFORMING BELT WIRE COAT STOCK. IF PLACED IN SERVICE, THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY DEVELOP A BELT SEPARATION DUE TO A REDUCED ABILITY TO PREVENT CORROSION OF THE STEEL WIRES IN AN INSTANCE WHERE MOISTURE REACHES THE STEEL BELT.


Report Received Date 10/26/2006
NHTSA ID 06T022000
Consequence Summary A BELT SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action NOKIAN TYRES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NOKIAN TYRES CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 800-565-2525.
Recall Code 001
Potentially Affected 2275
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=06T022000)

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