Recall 85T009000: Tires, Tread/belt

NHTSA recall 85T009000 · announced July 9, 1985 · Atlas · 151 units affected

The problem

TIRES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH THE TREAD PACKAGE BEING PLACED OFF CENTER. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS OFF CENTER CONDITION RESULTS IN A THIN SUB BASE CONDITION IN THE SHOULDER AREA OF THE TIRE. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE TREADS OF THE TIRE WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE BELTS, CAUSING LOSS OF AIR AND STEERING CONTROL AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

REPLACE TIRE WITH NEW ONE AT NO COST TO CONSUMER WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM DATE OF NOTIFICATION. DOT IDENTIFICATION: UPFMAJH 205.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSSSENGER CAR TIRES.SYSTEM: ATLAS 185/70SR 13, SEASONAIRE STEEL BELTED RADIALS.

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