Recall 85T008000: Tires, Tread/belt

NHTSA recall 85T008000 · announced July 3, 1985 · Firestone · 253 units affected

The problem

TIRES FAILED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 119 ENDURANCE TEST. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 119 MAY RESULT IN BELT SEPARATION, LOSS OF AIR AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

What to do

REPLACE DEFECTIVE TIRE WITH NEW ONE AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM DATE OF NOTIFICATION. DOT ID VLOR1WE235.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: LIGHT TRUCK TIRES INSTALLED ON FORD TRUCKS. SYSTEM: FIRESTONE LT235/85R16 STEELTEX RADIAL RTH TUBELESS LOAD RANGE E, BUILTIN THE 23RD WEEK OF 1985.

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