Recall 77T003000: Tires

NHTSA recall 77T003000 · announced January 3, 1977 · B.f.goodrich · 831 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED TIRES FAILED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES". THIS FAILURE IS BELIEVED TO BE DUE TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE CONTENT IN THE FABRIC BEAD WRAP WHICH CAUSES SEPARATION BETWEEN THE FABRIC WRAP AND THE COAT STOCK DUE TO HIGH SPEED FLEXING.

What to do

DEALER WILL REPLACE INVOLVED SPARE TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLIES, FREE OF CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: TIRES; B.F. GOODRICH SPACE SAVER SPARE, SIZE L-7815.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED OPERATION OF TIRES IN THIS CONDITION COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF AIR, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.DOT ID NUMBERS: BFV3CU1486 THRU 506.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.