The defect
PIN HOLE (ONE 16TH INCH IN DIAMETER) IS LOCATED IN LOWER SIDE WALL AREA ON THE BLACK SIDE WALL SIDE OF THE TIRE. THE HOLE WAS CAUSED BY A BROKEN VENT DRILL BIT THAT WAS LEFT IN THE TIRE MOLD DURING MANUFACTURE OF THE TIRE.
The remedy
INSPECT AND REPLACE AT NO COST TO OWNER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 109 · part: sidewall
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Triumph | P19575R14 | — |
Tire recalls in 1984
NHTSA received 16 tire recall campaigns in 1984, covering up to 81,030 tires. With 675 tires, this campaign ranks 8 of 16 by size that year.
More from Firestone Tire And Rubber
85 tire recall campaigns filed by Firestone Tire And Rubber; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 90T001000 8 Jan 1990 | Firestone | 87,830 |
| 89T002000 6 Mar 1989 | Firestone | 77,114 |
| 88T011000 20 Sept 1988 | Firestone | 30,204 |
| 87T005000 22 May 1987 | Firestone | 182 |
| 87T006000 22 May 1987 | Firestone | 441 |
| 87T002000 24 Mar 1987 | Firestone | 763 |
| 86T002000 3 Jan 1986 | Firestone | 433 |
| 86T001000 3 Jan 1986 | Firestone | 867 |
| 85T008000 3 Jul 1985 | Firestone | 253 |
| 84T014000 21 Nov 1984 | Dayton | 239 |