General · Canada · High
General Jumbo Steel 8.75R16.5, Jet Steel 8.75R16.5: Tires
Affects General Jumbo Steel 8.75R16.5, Jet Steel 8.75R16.5 · 1981 — about 63 vehicles.
The hazard
TIRES ARE BEING OPERATED IN AN OVERLOADED CONDITION DUE TO UNDERINFLATION. THIS CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE COMPONENTS OF THE TIRE. THIS CONDITION MAY BE EVIDENT BY A THUMPING OR ERRATIC VEHICLE MOVEMENT. IF THIS IS NOT HEEDED THE TIRE WILL CONTINUE TO SEPARATE AND EVENTUALLY FAIL CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THESE TIRES WERE INSTALLED ON G.M.C. MOTOR HOMES.
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