Recall 79T037000: Tires, Tread/belt

NHTSA recall 79T037000 · announced November 2, 1979 · Jc Penney · 1,845 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE ENDURANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES".

What to do

DEALER WILL REPLACE INVOLVED TIRES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: TIRES; J.C. PENNEY SURE FOOT II MUD & SNOW, SIZE L78-15.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED USE COULD LEAD TO A RAPID LOSS OF AIR FROMTHE TIRE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.DOT ID NUMBERS:MANUFACTURING DATES: 299, 309, 319, 329, 339, 349, 359, 369,379 AND 389.

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