The defect
THE INVOLVED TIRES FAILED THE MINIMUM COMPLIANCE TEST CASING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 117, "RETREADED PNEUMATIC TIRES", DUE TO TREAD SEPARATIONS.
The remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE INVOLVED TIRES WITHOUT CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by NHTSA's Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance · safety standard FMVSS 117 · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Esco | 82514 | — |
| Joe Esco | G7814 | — |
Tire recalls in 1977
NHTSA received 35 tire recall campaigns in 1977, covering up to 469,374 tires. With 22 tires, this campaign ranks 35 of 35 by size that year.