"STANDARD LOAD" SPECIFICATIONS WERE INCORRECTLY PLACED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE TIRE MOLDS FOR "EXTRA
— Recall Campaign #95T004000
"STANDARD LOAD" SPECIFICATIONS WERE INCORRECTLY PLACED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE TIRE MOLDS FOR "EXTRA LOAD" PRODUCTION TIRES. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 908 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
95T004000
| Manufacturer: | FALKEN TIRE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 27, 1995 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 95T004000 |
| Units affected: | 908 |
- Description:
- "STANDARD LOAD" SPECIFICATIONS WERE INCORRECTLY PLACED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE TIRE MOLDS FOR "EXTRA LOAD" PRODUCTION TIRES. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES."
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES WITH CORRECTLY MARKED TIRES.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: TIRES; MARKINGS; FMVSS NO. 109.TIRE DESCRIPTION: P235/75R15 1088 XL RADIAL A/P TUBELESS TIRES.CONSEQUENCE OF NONCOMPLIANCE: THESE TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE MINIMUM LEVEL OF5,200 LBS. REQUIRED WHICH COULD CAUSE RUN-FLAT CONDITIONS DUE TO THE REDUCEDRESISTANCE.NOTE: IF YOUR TIRE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND IS NOT REPLACEDFREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT FALKEN AT1-909-466-1116. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETYADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.