Reported Mar 15, 1983253 vehicles affectedFIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER
The defect
Tires may develop a separation of the reinforcing plies and rubber compound in the sidewall area. Tires do not comply with the high speed requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, "new pneumatic tires".
The remedy
Tires will be replaced within 60 days of owner"s notification at no charge.
Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: tires; dayton premium traction heavy duty; duralon premium tractionheavy duty; size n78-15 8-PLY nylon tubeless.consequences of defect: tires may lose air rapidly possibly resulting in lossof vehicle control and an accident.note: defect may be indicated by a slight bulge in the tread area or sidewall.dot ID numbers: hyv5ycp452, hyv5ycp462, hyv5ycp472, hyv5ycp482, hyv5ycp492,hyv5ycp153, hyv5ycp163, hyv5ycp173, hyv5ycp183, hyv5ycp193, hyv5ycp203,hyv5ycp213.