Reported May 1, 19813,850 vehicles affectedNANKANG RUBBER TIRE CORP.
The defect
Inadequate pressure during manufacturing may lead to cracking in or near the tread grooves. Tires do not comply with the endurance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, "new pneumatic tires".
The remedy
Defective tires will be replaced at no charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: tires; nankang, sizes 5.70-8 and 4.80-8.consequences of defect: under certain operating conditions, structural weaknessand, possibly, rapid loss of air could occur, resulting in loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.note: driving at highway speeds should be avoided until tires have beenreplaced.dot ID numbers: mm7329 through mm7469 and mm17458 through mm17250.