The defect
SEPARATION MAY OCCUR IN THE TREAD, CAUSING A BREAKDOWN OF SUBASSEMBLY AREAS IN THE TIRE.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE TIRE FAILURE AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy
RETURN TIRE(S) TO DEALER WITHIN 60 DAYS FOR REPLACEMENT TIRE.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| General | 28575R245LRG | — |
| General | 29575R225LRG | — |
| General | 29575R225LRH | — |
Tire recalls in 1990
NHTSA received 13 tire recall campaigns in 1990, covering up to 171,784 tires. With 39,947 tires, this campaign ranks 2 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |