Recalls for OEM Parts Centennial Tires Dr7814

DEFECT #1 - TIRES

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The involved tires fail to meet the high speed requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no.  109, new pneumatic tires.  These tires may develop tread or belt separations due to inadequate adhesion properties of the steel reinforcing belts, in combination with tire temperatures generated at sustained highway speeds.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will replace involved tires without charge within 60 days of recall notification.

Notes
Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: tires; dunlop gold seal and max trak-grip steel belted radial,remington cushion-aire radial & st (mud/snow) radial, centennial radial andtraction radial, sizes dr78-14 and hr78-15.consequences of defect: continued operation may lead to tire failure, rapidloss of air, loss of vehicle control, and an accident.note: tread or belt separation may be detected by tire thump and vibration.driving speeds should be moderated to reduce the chances of tire failure priorto replacement.dot id numbers:dunlop: dbvyc18337 and dbl4a18337.  Remington: dbl4e22337 anddbvye33337.  Centennial: dbl4h22337 and dbvyh23337.