Reported Jan 21, 1977680 vehicles affectedKELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO
The defect
The involved tires may not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars". As a result, the tread could separate from the carcass in the shoulder area of the tire while in service.
The remedy
Involved tires will be replaced, free of charge, within 60 days of recall notification.
Vehicle category: trucks.system: tires; kelly-springfield custom armor, size 12-16.5.consequences of defect: continued operation of tire in this condition couldresult in sudden loss of air from tire and, possibly, an accident.note: tread separation may be evidenced by a pronounced tire thump andvibration during vehicle operation.dot ID numbers: pkxnktw206 thru 256.