Reported Jun 15, 1979446 vehicles affectedFIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER
The defect
The involved tires received an incorrect mold marking for the size designation. A diameter of 15 inches was indicated instead of the correct marking of 14 inches.
The remedy
The dealer will replace the recalled tires with correctly marked tires without charge to owner within 60 days of recall notification.
Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: tires; sonic season master, size p215/75r14.consequences of defect: an incorrect size designation could lead to an attemptto mount 14 inch tires on 15 inch rims. The tire could rupture during theprocess and the person attempting the operation could receive personal injury.