NHTSA recall 92T012000 · Tires
Tires
Reported Dec 28, 19923,634 vehicles affectedKELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE COBuilt Oct 1, 1992 – Nov 1, 1992
The defect
The load range and the maximum load for these tires was incorrectly marked on the tire sidewall. The tires should be load range c, maximum load 2470 lbs. At 50 psi (single) and 2270 lbs. At 50 psi (dual).
The risk
The incorrect markings do not comply with fmvss 119, "newpneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars." a vehicle owner mightincorrectly load the tires with more than the appropriate weight, and suffertire failure without prior warning.
The remedy
Replace the incorrect tires with new correctly branded tires.