THE INVOLVED TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO
— Recall Campaign #79T039000
THE INVOLVED TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". AFTER 47 HOURS OF THE ENDURANCE TEST, THE TIRES EXHIBITED TREAD TIE-BAR TEARING AND GROVE CRACKING TO THE CARCASS CORDS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 48 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
79T039000
| Manufacturer: | Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 14, 1979 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 79T039000 |
| Units affected: | 48 |
- Description:
- THE INVOLVED TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". AFTER 47 HOURS OF THE ENDURANCE TEST, THE TIRES EXHIBITED TREAD TIE-BAR TEARING AND GROVE CRACKING TO THE CARCASS CORDS.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL REPLACE INVOLVED TIRES WITHOUT CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: TIRES; CO-OP LOAD CARRIER, SIZE 9.00-20.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: TREAD TEARING AND GROVE CRACKING MAY LEAD TO RAPID LOSSOF AIR FROM THE TIRE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.DOT ID NUMBERS: BC2FUPN029 AND BC2FUPN039.