Safety Recall NHTSA · 99T007000 Reported August 9, 1999

Dunlop tire/possible sidewall cracking

Q: What is recall 99T007000?

NHTSA recall 99T007000 was issued by Dunlop Tire Corporation on August 9, 1999. It addresses: Dunlop tire/possible sidewall cracking. The recall affects approximately 305 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.

Dunlop Tire Corporation · Tires · 305 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

99T007000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Dunlop Tire Corporation

Component

Tires

Vehicles Affected

305

Recall Type

Tire

Report Received

August 9, 1999

Defect Summary

Tire description: lt215/85r16 "d" load range, serial nos. u2ba7kl308 through 129 and "e" load range, serial nos. U2bawkl198 through 129. stress cracks or splits can develop where the sidewall attaches to the square bead wire bundle.

Safety Consequence

Cracking of the tire sidewall can result in deflation of the tire and possible loss of vehicle control.

Corrective Action

Nissan diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Dunlop Tire Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 99T007000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 99T007000

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

What is recall 99T007000?

NHTSA recall 99T007000 was issued by Dunlop Tire Corporation on August 9, 1999. It addresses: Dunlop tire/possible sidewall cracking. The recall affects approximately 305 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Dunlop Tire Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99T007000 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.