Reported Feb 24, 19783,725 vehicles affectedUNIROYAL GOODRICH TIRE CO
The defect
The involved tires fail to meet the endurance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, "new pneumatic tires". Tires may fail in service as a result of tread separation and partial tread loss.
The remedy
The dealer will replace the tires and balance new tires free of charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: tires; delta custom 785 and uniroyal fastrak, sizes h78-15 and g78-15.consequences of defect: continued operation of tires in this condition couldlead to rapid loss of air from tire, loss of vehicle control, and an accident.note: tread separation may be evidenced by blisters or bumps in the tread edgearea, rough riding, and thumping noises.dot ID numbers: akvvdha1377, -87, akvxdd1337, -47.