THE INVOLVED TIRES MAY HAVE CRACKS IN THE LOWER BEAD AREA OF THE TIRE SIDEWALL
— Recall Campaign #78T020000
THE INVOLVED TIRES MAY HAVE CRACKS IN THE LOWER BEAD AREA OF THE TIRE SIDEWALL. THESE CRACKS MAY LEAD TO FURTHER DETERIORATION OF THE TIRE IN SERVICE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 7,400 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
78T020000
| Manufacturer: | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 14, 1978 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 78T020000 |
| Units affected: | 7,400 |
- Description:
- THE INVOLVED TIRES MAY HAVE CRACKS IN THE LOWER BEAD AREA OF THE TIRE SIDEWALL. THESE CRACKS MAY LEAD TO FURTHER DETERIORATION OF THE TIRE IN SERVICE.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL REPLACE TIRES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER, WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: TIRES; GOODYEAR CUSTOM POWER CUSHION POLYGLAS, SIZES H78.15 AND L78.15.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED USE MAY RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR FROMTIRE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.DOT ID NUMBERS: MEVXDD5358, MEVXDD5368, MEVXDB5358, MEVXDB5368, MEV3FK2358,MEV3FK2368, MEV3C32358, AND MEV3C32368.