NHTSARecalled Jun 13, 1986 · #86T003000
TIRES:OTHER
Hazard
Tire safety defect
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FAILED TO MEET REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS #109, "TIRE STRENGTH TEST." THE TEST REQUIRES TIRE TREAD TO BE SUBJECTED TO 3/4" DIAMETER CYLINDRICAL STEEL PLUNGER BEING FORCED INTO THE TREAD AT THE RATE OF TWO INCHES PER MINUTE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF A TIRE FAILURE OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED UPON THE HIGHWAY, A CRASH MAY OCCUR BECAUSE OF THE DIFFICULTY IN CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE.
Product details
- Product
- TIRES:OTHER
- Type
- Tire
- Manufacturer
- GENERAL TIRE & RUBBER CO.
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
TIRES WILL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM DATE OF NOTIFICATION. DOT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: ABW487A166, ABW487A176, ABW470J166, AND ABW470J176.