Recall 79T012000: Tires, Bead

NHTSA recall 79T012000 · announced March 5, 1979 · B.f.goodrich · 478 units affected

The problem

ONE OR BOTH BEADS ON THE INVOLVED TIRES MAY CONTAIN DEFECTS WHICH DEVIATE FROM SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE TIRE IS INFLATED WITHOUT PROPER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, THE BEAD MAY BREAK.

What to do

DEALER WILL REPLACE RECALLED TIRES WITHOUT CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: TIRES; GOODRICH SPACE SAVER SPARE, SIZE H78X15.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE TIRE MAY EXPLODE DURING THE INFLATION OPERATION,AND BYSTANDERS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.DOT ID NUMBERS: BFMBCU1368 AND 1378.

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