NHTSA recall 93T005000 · Tires
Tires
Reported May 7, 19931,230 vehicles affectedDUNLOP TIRE & RUBBER CORPBuilt Jan 1, 1993 – Jan 1, 1993
The defect
The tires failed the manufacturer's requirements for extended high speed performance (tires comply with fmvss 109,"new pneumatic tires").
The risk
The tires may fail before the manufacturer's determinedwear period and may cause loss of vehicle control, leading to an accident.
The remedy
Dunlop will replace the tires.