The defect
INCORRECT MAXIMUM LOAD AND INFLATION PRESSURES ARE STAMPED ON TIRES WHICH COULD CAUSE TIRES TO BE USED IN AN OVERLOADED CONDITION.
The risk
OVERLOADED TIRES COULD FAIL RESULTING IN SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE THAT COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy
REPLACE AFFECTED TIRES AT NO CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM DATE OF NOTIFICATION. D.O.T. IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS: AD60H8B070, AD60H8B080, AD60H8B090, AD60H8B100.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: markings
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| General | 311050R15 | — |
Tire recalls in 1990
NHTSA received 13 tire recall campaigns in 1990, covering up to 171,784 tires. With 1,657 tires, this campaign ranks 6 of 13 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 |
| 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 |
| 86T009000 23 Sept 1986 | General | 5,842 |
| 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 |