Recall 78T015000: Tires, Tread/belt

NHTSA recall 78T015000 · announced July 6, 1978 · Duralon · 258 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED TIRES HAVE AN UNDERCURED CONDITION IN THE TREAD AREA, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CURING. AS A RESULT, THE TIRE COULD RUPTURE IN SERVICE.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL REPLACEMENT TIRES THAT WILL BE MOUNTED AND BALANCED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: SCHOOL BUSES.SYSTEM: TIRES; DAYTON DURALON DOUBLE DUTY TRACTION, SIZE 10-16.5.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE TIRE RUPTURE IN SERVICE, RAPID AIR LOSS,LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.DOT ID NUMBERS: HXXMMBF068 THRU -108.

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