Safety Recall NHTSA · 97T004000 Reported April 15, 1997

Fidelity/fmvss 119

Fidelity Tire Manufacturing Co · N/A · 5,070 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
97T004000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
5,070
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
April 15, 1997

Defect Summary

Tire description: fidelity century rib 7.00-15 lt load range "c" bearing item number f06745 or gateway highway light truck 7.00-15 lt load range "c" bearing item number k06745, serial nos. Fonvkd3436 fonvkd3446, fonvkd3456, fonvkd3466, fonvkd3476, fonvkd3486, fonvkd3496, fonvkd3506, fonvkd3516, fonvkd3526, fonvkd3017, fonvkd3027, fonvkd3037, fonvkd3047, fonvkd3057, fonvkd3067, fonvkd3077, fonvkd3087, fonvkd3097, and fonvkd3107. these tires do not meet the carcass breaking energy requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars."

Safety Consequence

In encountering a severe road hazard, the tire carcass could puncture causing a loss of air increasing the potential for loss of vehicle control.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these tires, mounting and balancing the new tires.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Fidelity Tire Manufacturing Co dealer and reference recall ID 97T004000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 97T004000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 97T004000?

NHTSA recall 97T004000 was issued by Fidelity Tire Manufacturing Co on April 15, 1997. It addresses: Fidelity/fmvss 119. The recall affects approximately 5,070 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fidelity Tire Manufacturing Co dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97T004000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.