Recall 78T018000: Tires, Tread/belt

NHTSA recall 78T018000 · announced August 3, 1978 · Goodyear · 86,000 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED TIRES MAY DEVELOP SEPARATION BETWEEN THE BELT PLIES. AS A RESULT, BELT SEPARATION OR SEPARATION AT THE BELT EDGE MAY OCCUR.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: TIRES; CUSTOM FLEXSTEEL XG, SIZE 9.50R16.5.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE,SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: TIRE VIBRATION IS AN INDICATION OF SEPARATION.DOT ID NUMBERS: MMXLJ7A355 THRU MMXLJ7A525, MMXLJ7A016 THRU MMXLJA1346.

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