9999 KELLY SPRINGFIELD HR7815 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

76T001000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Tires:tread/belt

Affected:

300,000

Notes:

Kelly springfield prestige radial, all american custom radial.astrostar deluxradial.atlas radial xl.cordovan radial cr-10.delta radial ii.multi-miler radial xl.modil radial.hallmark pwr radial g/p.ok starmaster g.traveler radial 360.union 76 radial four star.possibility that tires builtwith an extremely low cord angle in the fiberglass belt, in low temperature canresult in breakage of the fiberglas belts, which can lead to tread separationand possible cracking through the innerliner.the tire in this condition isdetectable by tire thump and vibration which gives the driver enough time toreduce speed and avoid crash.if warning is not heeded sudden loss of air andvehicle crash can occur.(correct by inspecting and replacing with new tirewithin 60 day from date of notificationto customer or dealer).dot ident plantbuilt date pj 464 through 036 ph 464 through 036.

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Campaign:

77T004000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Tires:tread/belt

Affected:

664

Defect:

The involved tires fail to meet the high speed requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, "new pneumatic tires". these tires failed during the high speed test because of tread separation.

Correction:

Dealer will replace involved tires, free of charge, within 60 days of recall notification.

Notes:

Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: tires; kelly-springfield steel mark whitewall radial, size hr78-15.consequences of defect: continued use of tires in this condition could lead torapid loss of air, loss of vehicle control, and an accident.note: tire failure is usually preceded by a pronounced vibration.dot id number: pjvykaj225.

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