Recalls › 83T002000

NHTSA recall 83T002000 · Tires

Tires › Tread/belt

Reported Mar 11, 1983171 vehicles affectedFIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBERBuilt Jan 1, 1983 – Jan 1, 1983

The defect

Tires may develop a separation of the reinforcing plies from the rubber compound in the tread area. Tires are not in compliance with the endurance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars".

The remedy

Recalled tires will be replaced within 60 days of owner"s notification at no charge.

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Notes

Vehicle category: light trucks and multipurpose passenger vehicles.system: tires, duralon double outer traction; 9.50 x 16.5 8-PLY nylon tubeless.consequences of defect: tires may lose air rapidly, possibly causing loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: defect may be indicated by a bulge in the tread area or a thumping noisewhen driving.dot ID numbers: vdxlmbno13, vdxlmbn023, vdxlmbno33.