Gillette, Peerless Tires recall
Recalled March 2, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77T005000 · Gillette
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE INVOLVED TIRES, FREE OF CHARGE, WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION. NEW TIRES WILL ALSO BE MOUNTED AND BALANCED.
Units
2,391 units
Description
THESE TIRES FAILED TO MEET THE ENDURANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES". FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE THESE TIRES DEVELOPED TREAD SEPARATION OF THE STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS IN THE BEAD AREA OF THE TIRE, ADJACENT TO THE RIM.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE INVOLVED TIRES, FREE OF CHARGE, WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION. NEW TIRES WILL ALSO BE MOUNTED AND BALANCED.
Product
Gillette H7815
Manufacturer(s)
GILLETTE TIRE CO. · K.N.L. Holdings, LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →