PEP BOYS: Safety Recalls in 2002

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by PEP BOYS in 2002. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 6, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

PEP BOYS/COOPER/LOWER SIDEWALL CRACKING

TIRE DESCRIPTION: PEP BOYS FUTURA DAKOTA H/T AND FUTURA ADVENTURER H/T TIRES SIZE P235/75R15 PRODUCED BY COPPER TIRE & RUBBER CO., BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2001, AND JANUARY 5, 2002. SOME OF THESE TIRES MAY EXHIBIT LOWER SIDEWALL CRACKING.

NHTSA ID: 02T003001

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 8,214

Consequence Summary:

WHEN THIS CONDITION EXISTS, OVER TIME IT COULD RESULT IN ACCELERATED AIR LOSS. LOSS OF AIR COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

PEP BOYS IS NOTIFYING ITS CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR TIRES REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRAURY 22, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PEP BOYS CUSTOMER SERVICE HOTLINE AT 800-873-7269 OR COOPER AT 800-854-6288. ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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