THE INVOLVED TIRES CONTAIN PLY ENDINGS IN THE OUTER TWO LAYERS OF PLY FABRIC WHICH DO NOT EXTEND UNDER
— Recall Campaign #78T013000
THE INVOLVED TIRES CONTAIN PLY ENDINGS IN THE OUTER TWO LAYERS OF PLY FABRIC WHICH DO NOT EXTEND UNDER THE BEAD BUNDLE TO THE BEAD TOE. THIS CAUSES THE BEAD AREA OF THE TIRE TO CHAFE AGAINST THE METAL RIM AND SLOWLY LEAK AIR.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 13,775 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
78T013000
| Manufacturer: | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 23, 1978 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 78T013000 |
| Units affected: | 13,775 |
- Description:
- THE INVOLVED TIRES CONTAIN PLY ENDINGS IN THE OUTER TWO LAYERS OF PLY FABRIC WHICH DO NOT EXTEND UNDER THE BEAD BUNDLE TO THE BEAD TOE. THIS CAUSES THE BEAD AREA OF THE TIRE TO CHAFE AGAINST THE METAL RIM AND SLOWLY LEAK AIR.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL REPLACE TIRES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER, WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: TIRES; SUPER HI-MILER AND CUSTOM HI-MILER, SIZE 11-22.5.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED OPERATION MAY LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF AIRFROM THE TIRE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.DOT ID NUMBERS: SUPER HI-MILER:ME3TCU0377 THRU ME3TCU0417; CUSTOM HI-MILER:ME3TB40187 THRU ME3TB40227 AND ME3TB40377 THRU ME3TB40417.