Safety Recall NHTSA · 10T021000 Reported December 20, 2010

Tire endurance

Hankook Tire America Corp. · Tires · 17,729 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10T021000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Tires
Vehicles Affected
17,729
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
December 20, 2010

Defect Summary

Hankook tire america corp. (htac) is recalling certain tires, size p265/70r17s rh03, sold as replacement tires for passenger vehicles. the subject tires experienced less than expected sidewall performance during internal testing.

Safety Consequence

The sidewall of the tires can wear prematurely and/or experience a blow-out, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Hatc will send notices to all owners of record and replace the tires free of charge. the safety recall began on december 27, 2010. owners may contact hankook tire at 1-855-275-8899.

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 Hankook Tire America Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 10T021000 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 10T021000

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

What is recall 10T021000?

NHTSA recall 10T021000 was issued by Hankook Tire America Corp. on December 20, 2010. It addresses: Tire endurance. The recall affects approximately 17,729 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Hankook Tire America Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10T021000 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.