1974 FORD CAR & TRUCK TIRES: TREAD/BELT |
Build Years/Makes/Models: |
1974 FORD F100
1974 FORD CUSTOM
1974 FORD LTD
1974 FORD TORINO |
Units
affected: |
35,711 |
Recall
Number: |
74V118000 |
Owner Notification Date: |
August 15, 1974 |
Recall Creation Date: |
October 12, 1979 |
Component Description: |
Tires: Tread/Belt |
Manufacturer Involved in This
Recall: |
Ford Motor Company |
Manufacturer Responsible for This
Recall: |
Ford Motor Company |
Report Received Date: |
August 1, 1974 |
Summary:
|
Ford Campaign No. 127.
Possibility that the Firestone HR78-15 tires installed may have been
undercured during the vulcanizing process. This condition results in
localized overheating at the tire shoulder or lower sidewall that could
cause chunking and/or separation, resulting in rapid loss of air during
vehicle operation. |
Consequence: |
|
Remedy:
|
Correct by inspecting and
replacing tires with new tires when necessary |
Note:
Also see Firestone Tire & Rubber Company Equipment Campaign Number
74E-017UCH.
Model:
Ford: Mar. 1974 - Jun. 1974
Torino: Jun. 1974 - Jun. 1974
F100 Mar. 1974 - Jun. 1974 |