Key Takeaway

TIRES:BEAD by GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO was recalled on May 16, 1983. What to do: TIRES WILL BE REPLACED WITHIN 6O DAYS OF OWNER"S NOTIFICATION WITHOUT CHARGE. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE TIRES OTHER THAN GOODYEAR BRA...

NHTSA Ongoing

TIRES:BEAD

Recalled: May 16, 1983 ~5,200 units affected 83T005

Description

DURING AUTOMATIC MOUNTING OF THE TIRES ON STYLED STEEL WHEELS OF CERTAIN CHRYSLER VEHICLES, TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED IN THE BEAD AREA. THE DAMAGE MAY ALLOW AIR TO FLOW INTO THE SIDE WALL AREA, LEADING TO A SEPARATION OF THE REINFORCING PLIES FROM THE RUBBER COMPOUND.

Remedy

TIRES WILL BE REPLACED WITHIN 6O DAYS OF OWNER"S NOTIFICATION WITHOUT CHARGE. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE TIRES OTHER THAN GOODYEAR BRAND. THESE TIRES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED WITH GOODYEAR TIRES AT NO EXTRA CHARGE. THOSE WHO PREFER THE CURRENT BRAND SHOULD CONTACT CHRYSLER FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.

Products Affected

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Company Information

GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO

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Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.

What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: TIRES WILL BE REPLACED WITHIN 6O DAYS OF OWNER"S NOTIFICATION WITHOUT CHARGE. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE TIRES OTHER THAN GOODYEAR BRAND. THESE TIRES WILL ALSO BE REPLACED WITH GOODYEA...

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