THESE TIRES ARE SUBJECT TO SEPARATION AT THE BELT EDGES BETWEEN THE TOP BELT AND THE TREAD
— Recall Campaign #79T003000
THESE TIRES ARE SUBJECT TO SEPARATION AT THE BELT EDGES BETWEEN THE TOP BELT AND THE TREAD. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN UNEVEN TREADWEAR; SINCE TIRES MAY BE USED IN HIGH SPEED POLICE PURSUITS, A POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEM IS PRESENT.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 474 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
79T003000
| Manufacturer: | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 26, 1979 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 79T003000 |
| Units affected: | 474 |
- Description:
- THESE TIRES ARE SUBJECT TO SEPARATION AT THE BELT EDGES BETWEEN THE TOP BELT AND THE TREAD. THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN UNEVEN TREADWEAR; SINCE TIRES MAY BE USED IN HIGH SPEED POLICE PURSUITS, A POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEM IS PRESENT.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RECALL TIRES WITHOUT CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM DATE OF NOTIFICATION.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE CATEGORY.SYSTEM: TIRES; POLICE SPECIAL FLEXTEN, SIZE P205/70R14.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED OPERATION COULD RESULT IN RAPID LOSS OF AIRFROM THE TIRE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.DOT ID NUMBERS: MAKE982368 THRU MAKE982408.