Reported Nov 16, 1981154 vehicles affectedDUNLOP TIRE & RUBBER CORPBuilt Apr 1, 1981 – Aug 1, 1981
The defect
Due to possible incomplete vulcanization of rubber in the manufacturing process, tire temperatures that occur at highway speeds may cause a separation of the reinforcing plies from the rubber compound.
The remedy
Tires will be replaced without charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Vehicle category: heavy trucks.system: tires; dunlop triple traction, size 11.00-20 14 pr.consequences of defect: tread separation may result in rapid loss of air fromtire, loss of vehicle control and an accident.note: prior to tire replacement, owner should maintain proper tire airpressure, avoid vehicle overloading and adhere to legal speed limits.dot ID numbers: da2l48a151, da2l48a161, da2l48a291, da2l48a321 and da2l48a331.