Superior G7815

Model G7815 made by Superior got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to tires. . There was one recall concerning tires .

Model 9999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
TIRES - TREAD/BELT
75T024000COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.from 10/01/1955 to 12/01/1969T (Tire)1195205/12/1975MFRSHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION05/16/197510/12/1979571109
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NotesTires failed to pass 34 hour indoor endurance wheel test requirements of thefederal motor vehicle safety standard 109.this condition could cause tires todevelop tread separation in the shoulder area when run overloaded orunderinflated.(correct by inspecting and returning tires for replacement atno charge within 60 days after notification.) dot identification nos.: cooper:f78 x 14, utl7fne095,105; h78 x 15, utvxfnk085,095,105; grantmaster: f78 x 14,utl7fun085,095,105; g78 x 14, utvvfuu095,105; hercules: f78 x 14,utl7fn3085,095,105; h78 x 14, utm8fn5085,095,105; h78 x 15, utvxfn7085,095,105; superior: f78 x 14, utl7h2w085,095; g78 x 15, utvvh2y085,095,105; h78x 15, utvxh21085,095,105; l78 x 15, utv3h22085, 095,105.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
TIRES - SIDEWALL
03/23/2009
 Tl*the contact owns a 2000 acura tl. the vehicle has sunny sun 3800 tires, size 225/40/zr18 (na). while driving approximately 30 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle began pulling in one direction. the driver pulled over to the side of the road and inspected the vehicle. he observed that the front driver's side tire exploded. in addition, the sidewall of the tire exhibited severe cracking. roadside assistance was called to the scene and they replaced the tire with a spare. the vehicle resumed normal operation and was taken to an authorized tire shop. the technician stated that they were not responsible for the replacement of the defective tire and it was not in stock. the vehicle was taken to a different authorized tire shop for a second opinion and the technician stated that the defective compound contributed to the sidewall failure. the four tires were replaced at the contact's expense. the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 171,000.