Reported Nov 21, 1984239 vehicles affectedFIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBERBuilt Aug 1, 1984 – Sep 1, 1984
The defect
A majority of tires tested did not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 109, new pneumatic tires, high speed test. Tread separation occurred on these tires.
The remedy
Replacement of affected tires within 60 days of notification.
Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: tires; daytona super stag and widetrack super thing 6 ply ratingpolyester tubeless raised white letter, n78x15.consequences of defect: if this condition exists, tires may develop a bulge inthe tread or cause vibration. Continued use may lead to a rapid loss of air.loss of vehicle control and an accident may result.dot ID number: hyv5hil344, hyv5hil354, hyv5yu9334, hyv5yu9344.