GENERAL 950R165 9999: TIRES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79T036000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL | 950R165 | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-10-22 | 1979-10-22 | 1979-12-19 |
Production Dates: 1986-07-01 - 1986-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: GENERAL TIRE & RUBBER CO.
Component: TIRES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2715
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 119
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.
DEALER WILL REPLACE, MOUNT AND BALANCE "FRONT WHEELS ONLY" INVOLVED TIRES WITHOUT CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.
VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: TIRES; SLT JET STEEL, SIZE9.50R16.5.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: TREAD SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A RAPID LOSS OF AIRFROM THE TIRE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.DOT ID NUMBERS: AAXLPUB239, AAXLPUB249, AAXLPUB269, AND AAXLPUB279.
