Chaparral Radial XT: Tires — sidewall

Affects Chaparral Radial XT · — — about 3K vehicles.

The hazard

THESE TIRES MAY EXPERIENCE BLISTERING ON THEIR SIDEWALL THAT, WITH EXTENDED USE, COULD LEAD TO TREAD CHUNKING WITH BELT EDGE EXPOSURE AND POSSIBLE AIR LOSS, THEREBY INCREASING THE POTENTIAL RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

DEL-NAT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. FREE MOUNTING AND BALANCING WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED, AS APPLICABLE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DEL-NAT TIRE CORPORATION'S CONSUMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT AT 1-901-775-8125.

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