The defect
ABSENCE OF REQUIRED MARKINGS, SUCH AS THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SYMBOL, SERIAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, MANUFACTURER"S IDENTIFICATION, WEEK AND YEAR OF MANUFACTURE. TIRES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES".
The remedy
TIRES WILL BE REPLACED WITHIN 60 DAYS OF OWNER"S NOTIFICATION WITHOUT CHARGE.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 109
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Dunlop | 21560HR14 | — |
Tire recalls in 1983
NHTSA received 21 tire recall campaigns in 1983, covering up to 94,454 tires. With 195 tires, this campaign ranks 15 of 21 by size that year.