Reported Jul 14, 1983121 vehicles affectedFIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBERBuilt May 1, 1983 – Jun 1, 1983
The defect
Tires may develop cracking or chafing in the bead or lower sidewall area. Tires do not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, "new pneumatic tires".
The remedy
Tires will be replaced within 60 days of owner"s notification without charge.
Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: tires; atlas silvertrac, size p205/75r15.consequences of defect: tires may lose air rapidly and loss of vehicle controland an accident may result.note: tires that evidence cracking or chafing in the areas noted should beremoved immediately.dot ID numbers: hyulaha203, hyulaha213, hyulaha223, hyulaha233, hyulaha243,hyulaha253.