THE INVOLVED TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE ENDURANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO
— Recall Campaign #79T038000
THE INVOLVED TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE ENDURANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES". THERE IS A POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE INSERT APPLIED TO THE TOP BODY PLY. AS A RESULT, SEPARATION COULD OCCUR IN THE TREAD AREA.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 306 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
79T038000
| Manufacturer: | KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 05, 1979 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 79T038000 |
| Units affected: | 306 |
- Description:
- THE INVOLVED TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE ENDURANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES". THERE IS A POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE INSERT APPLIED TO THE TOP BODY PLY. AS A RESULT, SEPARATION COULD OCCUR IN THE TREAD AREA.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL REPLACE, MOUNT AND BALANCE INVOLVED TIRES AT NO COST TO OWNER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: TIRES; DELTA ROAD MAX II, SIZE, G70-15.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: TREAD SEPARATION COULD CAUSE RAPID AIR LOSS WHICH COULDLEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: THE PROBLEM MAY BE INDICATED BY A THE APPEARANCE OF A BULGE IN THE TIREAND THUMPING NOISE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.DOT ID NUMBER: VHU4DEE348.