OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79T016000
Tires:tread/belt
Reported Apr 17, 1979 · FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER
Summary
THE INCORRECT FABRIC WAS USED IN THE BODY OF THE INVOLVED TIRES. THIS CAN RESULT IN A FLEX BREAK IN THE SIDEWALL AREA OF THE TIRE.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE RECALLED TIRES WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.
Notes
VEHICLE CATEGORY: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: TIRES; LT ALL TERRAIN, SIZE 11X15.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED USE MAY RESULT IN RAPID LOSS OF AIR FROM THETIRE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.DOT ID NUMBERS: VHV8WFY518 THRU 538.
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