OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
99E007000
Tires
Reported Mar 23, 1999 · PENNZOIL-QUAKER STATE COMPANY
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FIX-A-FLAT TIRE INFLATOR PRODUCTS PRODUCED, DISTRIBUTED AND SOLD SINCE APRIL 1994. THE PRODUCTS INVOLVED ARE FIX-A-FLAT CONE TOP (S457, 12 OZ.); FIX-A-FLAT (S455, 16OZ.); SUPER FIX-A-FLAT (S277, 20 OZ.); AND BIG WHEEL FIX-A-FLAT (S278, 26OZ.). THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT AUTOMOTIVE TIRES CAN EXPLODE WHEN SUBJECTED TO EXTREME HEAT BY WELDING ON, OR APPLYING A FLAME TO, THE WHEEL RIM WITH THE TIRE STILL ON THE RIM AFTER USING THIS PRODUCT.
Consequence
PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
CONSUMERS ARE TO RETURN THE OLD PRODUCTS AND RECEIVE REFORMULATED PRODUCTS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 18, 1999.OWNERS WHO RETURN THESE PRODUCTS AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REFORMULATED PRODUCT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PENNZOIL-QUAKER STATE AT 1-800-532-5000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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