TIRES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE TREAD GROOVES AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY
— Recall Campaign #81T001000
TIRES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE TREAD GROOVES AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES". CONTINUED USE MAY CAUSE THE TREAD TO CRACK AND COME OFF IN CHUNKS.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 1,065 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
81T001000
| Manufacturer: | KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 29, 1981 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 81T001000 |
| Units affected: | 1,065 |
- Description:
- TIRES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE TREAD GROOVES AND ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES". CONTINUED USE MAY CAUSE THE TREAD TO CRACK AND COME OFF IN CHUNKS.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- TIRES WILL BE REPLACED, MOUNTED AND BALANCED, FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: TIRES; DELTA 784 SUPREME, SIZES F78-15 AND G78-15.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DRIVING UNDER THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE A RAPID AIRLOSS, LEADING TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND, POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: TIRES SHOULD BE REMOVED AND VEHICLE SHOULD BE DRIVEN AT REDUCED SPEEDSUNTIL THE TIRES ARE REPLACED.DOT ID NUMBERS: AKVTDD11489, AKVTDD11499, AKVVDD11489, AND AKVVDD11499.