Pep Boys Definity Dakota H/T: Tires — tread/belt

Affects Pep Boys Definity Dakota H/T · — — about 424 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

PEP BOYS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 22, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COOPER TIRE CUSTOMER RELATIONS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-854-6288 OR PEP BOYS AT 1-800-PEP-BOYS (1-800-737-2697).

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