THE PLY TURN UP HEIGHTS AROUND THE BEADS ARE NOT TO MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS
— Recall Campaign #85T003000
THE PLY TURN UP HEIGHTS AROUND THE BEADS ARE NOT TO MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: AFTER PERIOD OF USE SEPARATION IN THE BEAD AREA MAY DEVELOP AND COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF AIR AND VEHICLE CONTROL.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 137 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
85T003000
| Manufacturer: | GENERAL TIRE & RUBBER CO. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 27, 1985 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 85T003000 |
| Units affected: | 137 |
- Description:
- THE PLY TURN UP HEIGHTS AROUND THE BEADS ARE NOT TO MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: AFTER PERIOD OF USE SEPARATION IN THE BEAD AREA MAY DEVELOP AND COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF AIR AND VEHICLE CONTROL.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE DEFECTIVE TIRE WITH NEW TIRE AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM DATE OF NOTIFICATION. DOT IDENTIFICATION: AB2J78M015.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK AND BUS TIRES. SYSTEM: TIRES, REYNOLDS 10 20 HRS LRF.