TIRES MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT BEAD WIDTH WHICH MAY ALLOW A GRADUAL LOSS OF INFLATION PRESSURE
— Recall Campaign #81T004000
TIRES MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT BEAD WIDTH WHICH MAY ALLOW A GRADUAL LOSS OF INFLATION PRESSURE. THE BEAD IS THE SURFACE OF THE TIRE THAT IS ADJACENT TO THE WHEEL.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 18,000 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
81T004000
| Manufacturer: | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 16, 1981 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 81T004000 |
| Units affected: | 18,000 |
- Description:
- TIRES MAY HAVE AN INSUFFICIENT BEAD WIDTH WHICH MAY ALLOW A GRADUAL LOSS OF INFLATION PRESSURE. THE BEAD IS THE SURFACE OF THE TIRE THAT IS ADJACENT TO THE WHEEL.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- TIRES WILL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO OWNERS WITHIN 60 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: TIRES; GOODYEAR S2 EAGLE, SIZE P205/60R390.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED LOSS OF AIR WILL AFFECT VEHICLE STEERING ANDHANDLING AND MAY CAUSE TIRE TO RUN FLAT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.DOT ID NUMBERS: MK8HFW1110, MK8HFW1130 THROUGH 1220, AND MK8HFW1410 THROUGH1490.