Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2010

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc. in 2010. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

April 13, 2010

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

UPPER SIDEWALL CRACKS

NITTO TIRE IS RECALLING CERTAIN NITTO DUNE GRAPPLER DESERT TERRAIN (S116) TIRES, SIZE 265/50R20 111T. THESE TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE ENDURANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 139, "NEW PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES." AT VARIOUS MILEAGES, A CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE UPPER SIDEWALL AREA OF THE TIRE.

NHTSA ID: 10T012000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 1,140

Consequence Summary:

UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A CRACK MAY LEAD TO SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

NITTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE, INCLUDING MOUNTING, BALANCING AND TAXES. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NITTO TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-529-8200 8AM TO 5PM PACIFIC TIME.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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