NHTSA recall 86T003000 · Tires
Tires
The defect
Failed to meet requirement of fmvss #109, "tire strength test." the test requires tire tread to be subjected to 3/4" diameter cylindrical steel plunger being forced into the tread at the rate of two inches per minute. consequence of defect: if a tire failure occurs while vehicle IS being operated upon the highway, a crash may occur because of the difficulty in controlling the vehicle.
The remedy
Tires will be replaced at no cost to the consumer within 60 days from date of notification. dot identification number: abw487a166, abw487a176, abw470j166, and abw470j176.