Recall 79T016000: Tires, Tread/belt

NHTSA recall 79T016000 · announced April 17, 1979 · Firestone · 500 units affected

The problem

THE INCORRECT FABRIC WAS USED IN THE BODY OF THE INVOLVED TIRES. THIS CAN RESULT IN A FLEX BREAK IN THE SIDEWALL AREA OF THE TIRE.

What to do

DEALER WILL REPLACE RECALLED TIRES WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: TIRES; LT ALL TERRAIN, SIZE 11X15.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED USE MAY RESULT IN RAPID LOSS OF AIR FROM THETIRE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.DOT ID NUMBERS: VHV8WFY518 THRU 538.

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