THE INVOLVED TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE ENDURANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.109
— Recall Campaign #78T007000
THE INVOLVED TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE ENDURANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES". THE TIRES MAY FAIL IN SERVICE DUE TO SEPARATION IN THE BEAD AREA ADJACENT TO THE RIM.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,452 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
78T007000
| Manufacturer: | UNIROYAL TIRE CO. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 24, 1978 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 78T007000 |
| Units affected: | 1,452 |
- Description:
- THE INVOLVED TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE ENDURANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES". THE TIRES MAY FAIL IN SERVICE DUE TO SEPARATION IN THE BEAD AREA ADJACENT TO THE RIM.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE DEALER WILL INSTALL REPLACEMENT TIRES THAT WILL BE MOUNTED AND BALANCED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: TIRES; DELTA GODFATHER AND DELTA CUSTOM, UNIROYAL TIGER PAW CTC, SIZESL78-15, 78SG78-15.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF AIR, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENTCOULD OCCUR.DOT ID NUMBERS: ALV3UEL167 THRU 187, AKVVDHA1377, -1387, ALV3D3R167 THRU 187.