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Recall Alert: Millions of vehicles with Takata air bags have been recalled and Do Not Drive warnings have been issued for some of the vehicles.
DATE: 05/31/72
FROM: AUTHOR UNAVAILABLE; R. B. Dyson; NHTSA
TO: The General Tire & Rubber Company
TITLE: FMVSS INTERPRETATION
TEXT: In response to your letter of May 1, 1972, we would consider a tire with a cord carcass angle of 85 degrees to be within the definition of "radial ply tire" as that term is defined in Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109.
