3 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:TREAD/BELT
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Surveillance testing showed that some tires would develop separation in the tread area when operated in an overloaded or underinflated condition.
Consequence
Corrective Action
The dealer will replace recalled tires at no cost to the owner within 60 days of recall notification.
Notes
Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: tires; weather master radial and atlas radial sno ht, size lr78x15.consequences of defect: if this condition exists, loss of air may result inloss of steering control, and a vehicle accident with possible personal injury.note: the defect may be indicated by a bulge in the shoulder and tread area.this condition will cause a thumping vibration when the tire is in use.dot id numbers: utv4ca9488, utv4adk2488, utv4adk3488 and utv4adk4488.
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.