Firestone · Canada · Mod
Firestone 721 GR78-14: Tires
Affects Firestone 721 GR78-14 · 1979 — about 3K vehicles.
The hazard
THE TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A NON-CURING BEAD WIRE INSULATING STOCK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A BEAD AREA FAILURE. GR78-14 STEEL BELTED RADIAL 721 WHITEWALL TIRES ON 1979 FORDS.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational