Reported Aug 17, 1984896 vehicles affectedARMSTRONG RUBBER CO.Built Jun 1, 1984 – Jul 1, 1984
The defect
Tires failed to meet high speed requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 109, new pneumatic tires. Tests resulted in tread separation on a majority of the tires.
The remedy
Tires will be replaced at no cost to owners within 60 days of notification.
Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: tires; carleton custom premium wt 4 ply polyester bias, h78x15.consequences of defect: if condition exists, rapid loss of air from the tirecould occur. Loss of vehicle control and an accident may result.dot ID numbers: ending with 234, 244, 254, 264, 274, 284.