Nitto Dune Grappler Tire (Nitto) – Sidewall Defect (2010)
This hazard may be associated with fatal outcomes.
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Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
NITTO DUNE GRAPPLER DESERT TERRAIN (S116) Tire
Brand
NITTO
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
NITTO TIRE CO., LTD. is recalling certain NITTO DUNE GRAPPLER DESERT TERRAIN (S116) tires due to tires:sidewall issues. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A CRACK MAY LEAD TO SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
NITTO TIRE IS RECALLING CERTAIN NITTO DUNE GRAPPLER DESERT TERRAIN (S116) TIRES, SIZE 265/50R20 111T. THESE TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE ENDURANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 139, "NEW PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES." AT VARIOUS MILEAGES, A CRACK MAY DEVELOP IN THE UPPER SIDEWALL AREA OF THE TIRE.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, A CRACK MAY LEAD TO SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR, POTENTIALLY CAUSING A CRASH, INJURY OR DEATH.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
NITTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE, INCLUDING MOUNTING, BALANCING AND TAXES. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NITTO TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-529-8200 8AM TO 5PM PACIFIC TIME.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026