NHTSA recall 82T011000 · Tires
Tires › Bead
Reported Jul 29, 1982454 vehicles affectedLEE
The defect
The defect involved resulted from a broken drill bit protruding 0.15 inch in the mold which penetrated the cured tires to the ply cord in the sidewall area. Tires will not leak air but moisture and dirt may enter the hole and cause failure.
The remedy
The dealer will replace all recall tires and mount and balance replacement tires free of charge within 60 days of notification.