JC Penney Tires recall
Recalled February 22, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78T004000 · JC Penney
Remedy
THE INVOLVED TIRES WILL BE REPLACED, MOUNTED AND BALANCED BY THE DEALER FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION.
Units
450 units
Description
THE INVOLVED TIRES MAY CONTAIN A PIN HOLE IN THE UPPER SIDEWALL AREA OF THE TIRE. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE A FLEX CRACK TO APPEAR IN THE GENERAL AREA OF THE HOLE DURING TIRE USAGE. UNDER CONTINUED USE, THE CRACK MAY PROGRESS AND CAUSE LOSS OF AIR.
What to do
THE INVOLVED TIRES WILL BE REPLACED, MOUNTED AND BALANCED BY THE DEALER FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION.
Product
JC Penney HR7815
Manufacturer(s)
FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER CO.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →