THE INVOLVED TIRES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO
— Recall Campaign #79T010000
THE INVOLVED TIRES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109,"NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES". THESE TIRES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE TREAD GROOVES. THIS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE PLY CORDS TO BREAK AND THE TUBELESS INNER LINER TO TEAR AND LOSE AIR.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 234 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
79T010000
| Manufacturer: | ELDORADO TIRE COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 16, 1979 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 79T010000 |
| Units affected: | 234 |
- Description:
- THE INVOLVED TIRES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109,"NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES". THESE TIRES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE TREAD GROOVES. THIS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE PLY CORDS TO BREAK AND THE TUBELESS INNER LINER TO TEAR AND LOSE AIR.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE DEALER WILL REPLACE RECALL TIRES WITHOUT CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: TIRES; GOLDEN FURY, SIZE H78X14.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF AIR COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLAND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.DOT ID NUMBERS: UTMBEAH418 AND UTMBEAH428.