5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Kelly springfield prestige radial, all american custom radial.astrostar deluxradial.atlas radial xl.cordovan radial cr-10.delta radial ii.multi-miler radial xl.modil radial.hallmark pwr radial g/p.ok starmaster g.traveler radial 360.union 76 radial four star.possibility that tires builtwith an extremely low cord angle in the fiberglass belt, in low temperature canresult in breakage of the fiberglas belts, which can lead to tread separationand possible cracking through the innerliner.the tire in this condition isdetectable by tire thump and vibration which gives the driver enough time toreduce speed and avoid crash.if warning is not heeded sudden loss of air andvehicle crash can occur.(correct by inspecting and replacing with new tirewithin 60 day from date of notificationto customer or dealer).dot ident plantbuilt date pj 464 through 036 ph 464 through 036.
DEFECT #2 - TIRES
Posted on: 1982-11-16
Description
The involved tires may fail in service without prior warning.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will install replacement tires that will be mounted and balanced free of charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Notes
Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: tires; firestone 5 rib and 7 rib 500 steel belted radial, shell beltedradial, shell steel radial, k-mart steel radial 40, national steel radial,union steel radial, seiberling rt 70 steel belted radial, zenith supreme steelbelted radial, holiday supreme steel belted radial, jtw ferrari steel radialand supreme steel radial, lemans steel belted radial, atlas goldenaire ii,montgomery ward grappler ii and grappler steel radial, sizes br7813, er7814,fr7814, gr7814, hr7814, gr7815, hr7815, jr7815, lr7815, and dr7814.consequences of defect: failure of tires during vehicle operation could result loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: the appearance of a bulge in the sidewall area or a thumping sound androughness in the ride may precede tire failure.dot id numbers: atlas: vd095 thru -176; firestone (5 rib): 016 thru 526, (7rib): 016 thru 176, 355 thru 525; holiday: yt095 thru -526; jtw: yt095 thru-385; seiberling: yt095 thru -526; caravelle: yt095 thru -475, national: vd016thru 176; union: vd016 thru 176; k-mart: vd016 thru 176; zenith: yt095 thru526; shell: vd095 thru 526, vj095 thru 526; wards: vd095 thru 526, vc095 thru526, vj 095 thru 526, and vk095 thru 526.
DEFECT #3 - TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Phillips 66 radial m/s (see mmy for sizes).atlas radial sno 78 (see mmy forsizes).possibility that the belts may crack and break in certain operatingconditions.if these breaks occur, the result may bea loss of air, which maybe gradual or rapid resulting in either improper operation or a blow-out.ifsuch a failure occurs, it could result in loss of vehicle control.further, atthe present time it is believed this failure mode is accentuated in operationof tire in cold weather.(correct by inspecting and replacing with new tire).dot ident (plant = ad, built date given below) 285 335 385 435 295 345 395 445305 355 405 455 315 365 415 465 325 375 425 475 485.
DEFECT #4 - TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Atlas ss radial h78-15.possibility that a curing press malfunction resultedin tires being undercured.if this condition exists, it can develop bodyseparations which if continued to use could result in rapid loss of air.(correct by inspecting and replacing within 60 days from notification date.after that date, replacement will be made in accordance with regular policy).dot ident vwvyacl6465 vwvyacl2475.
DEFECT #5 - TIRES
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Tires failed to meet requirements of plunger energy values stipulated byfederal motor vehicle safety standard number 109.(correct by replacing withnew tire.)