Dean Durango XTR LT285/75R16, Mud Terrain SXT LT285/75R16: Tires

Affects Dean Durango XTR LT285/75R16, Mud Terrain SXT LT285/75R16 · 2004–2006 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

Certain tires may not have adequate rubber coverage of the belt edge due to low tread gauge in the shoulder slot area of the tire. This condition may eventually cause cracking at the base of the shoulder slots resulting in exposed belt wire, which could accelerate belt degradation. Continued use could cause the ply cords to break and the tubeless liner to tear and lose inflating air. Loss of air pressure may compromise steering control, causing a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will replace affected tires.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational