"B" LOAD RANGE TIRES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON VEHICLE, RATHER THAN "C" LOAD RANGE AS INDICATED ON FEDERAL
— Recall Campaign #81V141000
"B" LOAD RANGE TIRES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON VEHICLE, RATHER THAN "C" LOAD RANGE AS INDICATED ON FEDERAL STICKER. FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE THE USE OF A "C" LOAD RANGE TIRE ON A TRAILER IN THIS WEIGHT CLASS. THE LOWER "B" RANGE TIRE MAY BLOW OUT UNDER THE WEIGHT ON THIS TRAILER, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 88 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
81V141000
| Manufacturer: | SHASTA INDUSTRIES |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 24, 1981 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 81V141000 |
| Units affected: | 88 |
- Description:
- "B" LOAD RANGE TIRES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON VEHICLE, RATHER THAN "C" LOAD RANGE AS INDICATED ON FEDERAL STICKER. FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE THE USE OF A "C" LOAD RANGE TIRE ON A TRAILER IN THIS WEIGHT CLASS. THE LOWER "B" RANGE TIRE MAY BLOW OUT UNDER THE WEIGHT ON THIS TRAILER, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- UPON INSPECTION, "B" LOAD RANGE TIRES WILL BE REPLACED WITH "C" LOAD RANGE TIRES WITHOUT CHARGE.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; TIRES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BLOW OUT MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL RESULTING INAN ACCIDENT.