Kelly Springfield Tires recall
Recalled June 3, 1987 · NHTSA recall 87T008000 · Kelly Springfield
Hazard
THIS CONDITION WOULD RESULT IN GRADUAL AIR LOSS CAUSINGUNDERINFLATION OR SIDEWALL CARCASS SEPARATION. SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR COULD CAUSEVEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
REPLACEMENT OF TIRES AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM DATE OF NOTIFICATION.
Units
2,174 units
Description
A HOLE APPROXIMATELY .040 INCHES IN DIAMETER PROTRUDING PARTIALLY THROUGH THE MID SIDEWALL AREA OF THE TIRE. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A DRILL BIT PROTRUDING FROM THE MOLD AT THE MOLD VENT LOCATION.
What to do
REPLACEMENT OF TIRES AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM DATE OF NOTIFICATION.
Product
Kelly Springfield P23575B15
Manufacturer(s)
KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →