Safety Recall NHTSA · 12T012000 Reported June 21, 2012

Tread separation

Q: What is recall 12T012000?

NHTSA recall 12T012000 was issued by Del-nat Tire Corporation on June 21, 2012. It addresses: Tread separation. The recall affects approximately 448 vehicles , with the defect involving the Tires component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Del-nat Tire Corporation · Tires · 448 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12T012000

Manufacturer Campaign

DN-12-0618

Manufacturer

Del-nat Tire Corporation

Component

Tires

Vehicles Affected

448

Recall Type

Tire

Report Received

June 21, 2012

Defect Summary

Del-nat tire corporation (del-nat) is recalling certain del-nat delta a/s sierradial or national a/s commando, size 265/70r17. the affected tires have a dot code of either utiywha0112 or utiywhd0112. contaminated rubber may have been used in the tread compound which could result in tread separation.

Safety Consequence

Tread separation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Del-nat will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective tires free of charge. free mounting and balancing will also be included, as applicable. the recall began on june 27, 2012. owners may contact del-nat at 1-901-775-5002.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Del-nat Tire Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 12T012000 or campaign DN-12-0618.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 12T012000

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

What is recall 12T012000?

NHTSA recall 12T012000 was issued by Del-nat Tire Corporation on June 21, 2012. It addresses: Tread separation. The recall affects approximately 448 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Del-nat Tire Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12T012000 or the manufacturer campaign number DN-12-0618. 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.