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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