Garelli 1977 Tires recall
Recalled August 18, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78V183000 · Garelli
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW TIRE WITH A LOAD RATING OF 370 LBS. AT NO CHARGE.
Units
290 units
Description
TIRES INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". THESE VEHICLES HAVE A 370 LB. REAR LOAD RATING, WHILE THE REAR TIRE IS RATED FOR A 290 LB. LOAD. IF VEHICLE IS LOADED BEYOND THE TIRE LOAD LIMIT, A TIRE FAILURE MAY OCCUR IN SERVICE.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW TIRE WITH A LOAD RATING OF 370 LBS. AT NO CHARGE.
Product
Garelli GRAN SPORT · Garelli GULP
Manufacturer(s)
AMERICAN GARELLI EAST,LTD
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →