General Tire & Rubber Co. | NHTSA Recall #79T004000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79T004000 by General Tire & Rubber Co.. Includes 187,000 affected units, TIRES:TREAD, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

These tires contain an exposed belt wire in the base of the decoupling groove. This condition would cause cracking of the rubber in the decoupling groove and in time result in a flex break of the body plies without warning.

Corrective Action

The dealer will replace all recall tires with new ones at no cost to the owner within 60 days of notification.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79T004000

Manufacturer: General Tire & Rubber Co.

Report Received Date: 1979-01-30T00:00:00

Subject: Tires:tread

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 187,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: These tires contain an exposed belt wire in the base of the decoupling groove. This condition would cause cracking of the rubber in the decoupling groove and in time result in a flex break of the body plies without warning.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will replace all recall tires with new ones at no cost to the owner within 60 days of notification.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 79T004000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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