9999 FIRESTONE J7815 Recall

Campaign:

77T002000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Tires:tread/belt

Affected:

2,070

Defect:

The involved tires may develop flex cracks in the upper sidewall area while in service. these cracks are a result of use of the wrong fabric in one of the body plies.

Correction:

Dealer will replace the involved tires and mount and balance new tires, free of charge, within 60 days of notification.

Notes:

Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: tires; deluxe champion sup-r-belt white sidewall, size j78-15.consequences of defect: under continued operation, loss of air could occurwhile in service at highway speeds, resulting in loss of vehicle control and anaccident.note: tires should be visually inspected and if any signs of cracking in thesidewall area is detected, the tire should be removed from service immediately.dot id number: vhv1dd9406.

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