Armstrong Tires recall
Recalled November 8, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85T018000 · Armstrong
Description
THESE TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS #109 ENDURANCE TESTS. A BLISTER COULD DEVELOP IN THE TREAD SHOULDER AREA RESULTING IN A PARTIAL TREAD SEPARATION. A SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR COULD OCCUR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR CREATES A POTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
TIRE WILL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER WITHIN 90 DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF NOTIFICATION. DOT IDENTIFICATION: CVHB2P3245, CVHB2P3255.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →