Recall 79T018000: Tires, Tread/belt

NHTSA recall 79T018000 · announced April 17, 1979 · Firestone · 20 units affected

The problem

THE PLIES WHICH TIE THE BEADS INTO THE TIRE MAY HAVE BEEN TOO NARROW. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A BREAK IN THE AREA OF THE TIRE NEAR THE BEAD.

What to do

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE RECALLED TIRES AT NO COST TO THE OWNER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: TIRES; RIB DUPLEX TUBELESS NYLON AND TRACTION DUPLEX TUBELESS NYLON,SIZE 18-19.5.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED USE OF THE TIRE CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF AIR,LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.DOT ID NUMBERS: VF178C2468 THRU 508 AND VF178A7498 THRU 508.

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