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NHTSA recall 78T004000 · Tires

Tires

Reported Feb 22, 1978450 vehicles affectedFIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER

The defect

The involved tires may contain a pin hole in the upper sidewall area of the tire. This condition may cause a flex crack to appear in the general area of the hole during tire usage. Under continued use, the crack may progress and cause loss of air.

The remedy

The involved tires will be replaced, mounted and balanced by the dealer free of charge within 60 days of notification.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: tires; jc penny steel belted radial, size hr78-15.consequences of defect: loss of air could cause loss of vehicle control and anaccident.dot ID numbers: hyvypk6237 thru hyvypk6317.