The defect
TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE PLUNGER ENERGY TEST AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS 119. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: TIRES WHICH FAIL TO MEET THE MINIMUM FMVSS REQUIREMENTS MAY FAIL WHILE IN SERVICE, CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy
REPLACE WITH NEW TIRE WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM DATE OF NOTIFICATION AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER. DOT IDENTIFICATION: MDG TURNPIKE TRANSCON LVWYW72156 TO 336, GENERAL POWER JET COMMERCIAL LVWYX59156 TO 336, RIVAL HIGHWAY LVWYF33156 TO 336, TURNPIKE EXPRESS LVWYY73156 TO 336.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 119
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| General | 75016 | — |
Tire recalls in 1986
NHTSA received 14 tire recall campaigns in 1986, covering up to 164,133 tires. With 5,842 tires, this campaign ranks 4 of 14 by size that year.
More from General Tire & Rubber Co
38 tire recall campaigns filed by General Tire & Rubber Co; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 92T010000 14 Oct 1992 | General | 280 |
| 90T009000 11 Sept 1990 | General | 39,947 |
| 90T008000 3 Jul 1990 | General | 1,657 |
| 88T007000 14 Apr 1988 | General | 12,700 |
| 88T002000 18 Mar 1988 | General | 1,248 |
| 87T001000 10 Mar 1987 | General | 9,896 |
| 86T014000 23 Dec 1986 | General | 3,624 |
| 86T003000 13 Jun 1986 | Reynolds,Summit | 1,273 |
| 85T013000 3 Oct 1985 | General,Reynolds,Summit,Ward | 1,378 |
| 85T012000 3 Oct 1985 | General,Ward | 543 |