Recall 95T004000: Tires, Markings

NHTSA recall 95T004000 · announced November 27, 1995 · Falken · 908 units affected

The problem

"STANDARD LOAD" SPECIFICATIONS WERE INCORRECTLY PLACED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE TIRE MOLDS FOR "EXTRA LOAD" PRODUCTION TIRES. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES."

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES WITH CORRECTLY MARKED TIRES.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: TIRES; MARKINGS; FMVSS NO. 109.TIRE DESCRIPTION: P235/75R15 1088 XL RADIAL A/P TUBELESS TIRES.CONSEQUENCE OF NONCOMPLIANCE: THESE TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE MINIMUM LEVEL OF5,200 LBS. REQUIRED WHICH COULD CAUSE RUN-FLAT CONDITIONS DUE TO THE REDUCEDRESISTANCE.NOTE: IF YOUR TIRE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND IS NOT REPLACEDFREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT FALKEN AT1-909-466-1116. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETYADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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