Key Takeaway
KELLY SPRINGFIELD/SIDEWALL CRACKS by KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO was recalled on April 28, 1998. What to do: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER.
KELLY SPRINGFIELD/SIDEWALL CRACKS
Description
TIRE DESCRIPTION: P205/70R14 AND P205/70R15 TIRES, SERIAL NUMBERS BEGINNING WITH "PJ" AND ENDING WITH A COMBINATION OF 136 THROUGH 367. THE TIRE BRANDS INVOLVED ARE: BIG O LEGACY TOUR PLUS, EMBASSY DIPLOMAT, ARIZONIAN LIMITED EDITION, KELLY AQUA TOUR, ULTRA TOURING GT, TELSTAR PREMIUM TOURING, LARAMIE PREMIUM TOURING, JETZON ULTRA QUAD +, SEARS SUPERGUARD FT, MOTOMASTER SK110, CO-OP GOLDEN MARK, CORDOVAN GRAND PRIX, SHELL TOURING 2000, MULTI-MILE GRAND AM, SIGMA SUPREME TOURING, CONCORDE TOURING 9000, AND SUMMIT TOURING TLR FOR BOTH SIZE TIRES. UNICAL TOURING RADIAL AND POS-A-TRACTION TIRES ARE IN SIZE P20570R15 ONLY. A CIRCUMFERENTIAL CRACKING CONDITION IN THE LOWER SIDEWALL ABOVE THE BEAD AREA CAN OCCUR.
Injuries / Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE TIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER.
Products Affected
Vehicle
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KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recall still active?
Check the status badge at the top of this page. "Ongoing" means the recall is still active and you should follow the remedy instructions. "Completed" or "Terminated" means the recall process has concluded, though the safety issue remains relevant for any unrepaired products.
How do I check if my product is affected?
Compare the model number, lot code, serial number, or date range listed in the recall notice with the information on your product's label or packaging. For vehicles, check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/Recalls.
What remedy is available for this recall?
The listed remedy for this recall is: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER.
Where can I find the original recall notice?
This recall was issued by NHTSA. You can view the original notice using the link provided above.