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DEFECT #1 - TIRES:BEAD
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
These tires failed to meet the endurance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, new pneumatic tires. Failure occurred because these tires developed tread separation of the structural components in the bead area of the tire, adjacent to the rim.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Dealer will replace involved tires, free of charge, within 60 days of recall notification. New tires will also be mounted and balanced.
Notes
Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: tires; gillette golden bear and peerless pt 78, size h78-15.consequences of defect: under continued operation, rapid loss of air, loss ofvehicle control, and an accident could result.note: to eliminate the chance of tire failure prior to replacement, they shouldbe removed from service.dot id numbers:gillette: alvxed5386. Peerless: alvxhcx386.