Safety Recall NHTSA · 15T015000 Reported July 21, 2015

Tread separation

Discount Tire · N/A · 79,513 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15T015000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
79,513
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
July 21, 2015
Completion Rate
67.57

Defect Summary

Discount tire is recalling certain pathfinder sat lt245/75r17e1 121r w tires manufactured september 16, 2013, to may 19, 2015, pathfinder sat lt265/75r16e1 123q w tires manufactured august 5, 2013, to may 19, 2015, pathfinder sat lt265/70r17e1 121s b tires manufactured september 2, 2013, to may 19, 2015, and pathfinder sat lt275/65r18e1 123s b tires manufactured october 7, 2013, to may 19, 2015. these replacement light truck tires may have been manufactured with an inner liner gauge that is lower than specified. as a result, the tire tread may separate and cause rapid air pressure loss.

Safety Consequence

If a tire experiences tread separation or air pressure loss, it can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Discount tire will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement tires or refund the purchase price, free of charge. The recall began on august 21, 2015. owners may contact discount tire customer service at 1-888-519-6914.

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 Discount Tire dealer and reference recall ID 15T015000 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 15T015000

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

What is recall 15T015000?

NHTSA recall 15T015000 was issued by Discount Tire on July 21, 2015. It addresses: Tread separation. The recall affects approximately 79,513 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Discount Tire dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15T015000 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.