General Tires recall
Recalled October 22, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79T036000 · General
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE, MOUNT AND BALANCE (FRONT WHEELS ONLY) INVOLVED TIRES WITHOUT CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.
Units
2,715 units
Description
THE INVOLVED TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". THE TIRES MAY DEVELOP SEPARATIONS IN THE TREAD AREA.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE, MOUNT AND BALANCE (FRONT WHEELS ONLY) INVOLVED TIRES WITHOUT CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.
Product
General 950R165
Manufacturer(s)
GENERAL TIRE & RUBBER CO.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →