Safety Recall NHTSA · 08T014000 Reported April 3, 2008

Tread cracking/tread chunkout/possible tread sep

Pirelli Tire, Llc · Tires · 8,273 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08T014000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Tires
Vehicles Affected
8,273
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
April 3, 2008

Defect Summary

Pirelli is recalling 8,273 tires, size lt 235/80 r 17 load range e, produced from july 11, 2005 to october 30, 2007. tread chunking, tread chunkout, partial tread separation and/or belt edge separation can occur.

Safety Consequence

Any of these conditions can result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Pirelli will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge. the recall began on april 28, 2008. owners may contact pirelli at 1-800-747-3554, select option #2.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Pirelli Tire, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 08T014000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08T014000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08T014000?

NHTSA recall 08T014000 was issued by Pirelli Tire, Llc on April 3, 2008. It addresses: Tread cracking/tread chunkout/possible tread sep. The recall affects approximately 8,273 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Pirelli Tire, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08T014000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.