Treadways Tires recall
Recalled January 17, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97T001000 · Treadways
Hazard
THE WRONG SIZE TIRE MAY BE INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
ALL OF THESE TIRES HAVE BEEN CAPTURED AT THE DEALERS. NO TIRES HAVE BEEN PURCHASED BY CONSUMERS.
Units
176 units
Description
TIRE DESCRIPTION: TREADWAY SPORT METRIC A/S 185/70R14 TUBELESS RADIAL STANDARD LOAD TIRES MANUFACTURED DECEMBER 8-14, 1996 (U9J6RAU496) AND DECEMBER 15-21, 1996 (U9J6RAU506) AND SPORT METRIC A/S 201/70R14 TUBELESS RADIAL STANDARD LOAD TIRES MANUFACTURED DECEMBER 22-28, 1996 (U9T9RAU516). THESE TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES." THE SIZE DESIGNATION WHICH IS MOLDED ON EITHER SIDEWALL WAS OMITTED.
What to do
ALL OF THESE TIRES HAVE BEEN CAPTURED AT THE DEALERS. NO TIRES HAVE BEEN PURCHASED BY CONSUMERS.
Product
Treadways 18570R14 · Treadways 20570R14
Manufacturer(s)
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →