The defect
A DEFECT EXISTS IN THE CURING PROCEDURE. TIRES COULD DEVELOP TREAD SEPARATION IN THE SHOULDER AREA.
The risk
TIRES MAY FAIL DURING OPERATION FROM LOSS OF AIR DUE TOTREAD SEPARATION.
The remedy
REPLACE TIRE WITH NEW ONE AT NO COST WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM DATE OF NOTIFICATION.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Firestone | P21560R14 | — |
Tire recalls in 1987
NHTSA received 16 tire recall campaigns in 1987, covering up to 43,116 tires. With 441 tires, this campaign ranks 11 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 |
| 87T002000 24 Mar 1987 | Firestone | 763 |
| 86T002000 3 Jan 1986 | Firestone | 433 |
| 86T001000 3 Jan 1986 | Firestone | 867 |
| 85T008000 3 Jul 1985 | Firestone | 253 |
| 84T016000 28 Dec 1984 | Triumph | 675 |
| 84T014000 21 Nov 1984 | Dayton | 239 |