The defect
TIRES FAILED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF ENDURANCE TEST FOR FMVSS 119. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: POSSIBLE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE STEEL BELTS IN THE TREAD SHOULDER AREA. TREAD BELT LOSS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF AIR AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
The remedy
TIRE WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM DATE OF NOTIFICATION.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 119 · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Centennial Tires | 950R165 | — |
| Remington | 950R165 | — |
Tire recalls in 1985
NHTSA received 19 tire recall campaigns in 1985, covering up to 28,215 tires. With 1,035 tires, this campaign ranks 9 of 19 by size that year.
More from Dunlop Tire & Rubber Corp
21 tire recall campaigns filed by Dunlop Tire & Rubber Corp; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 93T005000 7 May 1993 | Dunlop | 1,230 |
| 91T007000 11 Mar 1991 | Remington | 262 |
| 91T003000 15 Feb 1991 | Remington | 409 |
| 87T015000 1 Dec 1987 | Centennial Tires,Remington | 566 |
| 86T005000 23 Jun 1986 | Centennial Tires,Dunlop,Remington | 10,993 |
| 84T015000 3 Dec 1984 | Dunlop | 381 |
| 84T011000 14 Sept 1984 | Dunlop,Remington | 2,351 |
| 84T007000 25 Jul 1984 | Dunlop | 227 |
| 83T010000 13 Jul 1983 | Centennial Tires,Dunlop,Remington | 14,869 |
| 82T013000 1 Sept 1982 | Dunlop | 39,462 |