THE INVOLVED TIRES WERE PRODUCED WITH WRINKLED AND BUCKLED FABRIC ENDINGS IN THE BEAD TURNUP OF THE TIRE
— Recall Campaign #80T009000
THE INVOLVED TIRES WERE PRODUCED WITH WRINKLED AND BUCKLED FABRIC ENDINGS IN THE BEAD TURNUP OF THE TIRE. THIS ABNORMALITY CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE CRACKING IN THIS AREA.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
80T009000
| Manufacturer: | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 25, 1980 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 80T009000 |
| Units affected: | 2,000 |
- Description:
- THE INVOLVED TIRES WERE PRODUCED WITH WRINKLED AND BUCKLED FABRIC ENDINGS IN THE BEAD TURNUP OF THE TIRE. THIS ABNORMALITY CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE CRACKING IN THIS AREA.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- ALL TIRES WILL BE REPLACED, MOUNTED AND BALANCED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE CATEGORY: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: TIRES; GOODYEAR WRANGLER ALL SEASON, SIZE 9.50R16.5.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THIS GOES UNNOTICED, DETERIORATION OF THE TIRE BODYMAY LEAD TO FAILURE. RAPID LOSS OF AIR COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND,POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT.DOT ID NUMBERS.: MEXL3J0010 THROUGH MEXL3J0070.