Tread chunking
Defect Summary
Nokian tyres has notified nhtsa about a noncompliance in certain nokian vatiiva h/t tires, size 245/70r17, produced between november 29 and december 12, 2009. these tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles." at various mileages, the subject tires may develop and exhibit tread chunking or cracking in the tread shoulder area.
Safety Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
Nokian tyres will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. the safety recall began on march 8, 2010. owners may contact cooper tire customer relations toll-free at 1-800-854-6288 or nokian tyres consumer relations department at 1-800-565-2525.
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FAQ: Recall 10T010000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 10T010000?
NHTSA recall 10T010000 was issued by Nokian Tyres, Inc. on March 22, 2010. It addresses: Tread chunking. The recall affects approximately 460 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Nokian Tyres, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10T010000 or the manufacturer campaign number 110. 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.