The defect
INCORRECT CURE PROCEDURE DURING MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE TIRE TO DEVELOP A RAPID LOSSOF AIR IN THE SHOULDER AREA OF THE TIRE.
The remedy
TIRE WILL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM DATE OF NOTIFICATION.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Firestone | P21565R15 | — |
Tire recalls in 1988
NHTSA received 12 tire recall campaigns in 1988, covering up to 214,975 tires. With 30,204 tires, this campaign ranks 2 of 12 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 |
| 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 |
| 84T016000 28 Dec 1984 | Triumph | 675 |
| 84T014000 21 Nov 1984 | Dayton | 239 |