Recall 79T036000: Tires

NHTSA recall 79T036000 · announced October 22, 1979 · General · 2,715 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". THE TIRES MAY DEVELOP SEPARATIONS IN THE TREAD AREA.

What to do

DEALER WILL REPLACE, MOUNT AND BALANCE (FRONT WHEELS ONLY) INVOLVED TIRES WITHOUT CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: TIRES; SLT JET STEEL, SIZE9.50R16.5.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: TREAD SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A RAPID LOSS OF AIRFROM THE TIRE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.DOT ID NUMBERS: AAXLPUB239, AAXLPUB249, AAXLPUB269, AND AAXLPUB279.

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