The defect
SEPARATION BETWEEN TREAD AND CARCASS CAUSED A SMALL REDUCTION IN TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE DURING ENDURANCE TEST REQUIRED BY FMVSS 119.
The risk
TIRES WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 119.
The remedy
RETURN TIRES TO DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF NOTICE.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 119 · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Armstrong | 570X8 | — |
Tire recalls in 1991
NHTSA received 12 tire recall campaigns in 1991, covering up to 152,190 tires. With 2,283 tires, this campaign ranks 4 of 12 by size that year.