Armstrong Tires recall
Recalled March 29, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78T009000 · Armstrong
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL REPLACEMENT TIRES WHICH WILL BE MOUNTED AND BALANCED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION.
Units
21,023 units
Description
THE INVOLVED TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE ENDURANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". THE PREMATURE FAILURE IS DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS OF OVERLOAD, HIGH SPEED, OR UNDERINFLATION.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL REPLACEMENT TIRES WHICH WILL BE MOUNTED AND BALANCED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION.
Product
Armstrong 5708
Manufacturer(s)
ARMSTRONG HYDRALICS
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →