Interpretation ID: aiam1486
Dave's Tire & Fuel Oil Corp.
284 Bedford Street
Fall River
Massachusetts 02720;
Dear Mr. Baskin: #This is in reply to your letter of March 21 and Apri 22, 1974, in which you ask whether a tire sold as a 'blemish' must be guaranteed for workmanship, material, and road hazards. #There are no Federal requirements that manufacturers guarantee blemish (or non-blemish) tires. Such guarantees are within the discretion of each manufacturer. However, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109 (49 CFR S 571.109) requires all new passenger car tires to meet minimum safety performance levels for high speed performance, endurance, strength, bead unseating, physical dimensions and treadwear indicators. These requirements apply similarly to both blemish and non-blemish tires. #We have enclosed for your information a copy of the Federal Trade Commission's Tire Advertising and Labeling Guides which contain in Guide 11 requirements for the labeling of blemish tires. #Yours truly, Richard B. Dyson, Assistant chief Counsel;