Recall
Ud Ud1400 — 00V406000
NHTSA ID
00V406000
Make
Ud
Model
Ud1400
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
2000-12-05
Component
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Units Affected
251
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SC-406
Summary
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.
Consequence
TIRE DEFLATION COULD OCCUR IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES.