The defect
THE INVOLVED TIRES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES". THESE TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE HIGH SPEED AND ENDURANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS.
The remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE SUSPECT TIRES AT NO COST TO THE CUSTOMER WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM NOTIFICATION.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 109
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Sears | H7814 | — |
| Sears | L7815 | — |
Tire recalls in 1982
NHTSA received 16 tire recall campaigns in 1982, covering up to 93,600 tires. With 1,892 tires, this campaign ranks 7 of 16 by size that year.
More from Armstrong Rubber Co
18 tire recall campaigns filed by Armstrong Rubber Co; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 87T012000 8 Oct 1987 | Sears | 1,870 |
| 85T018000 8 Nov 1985 | Armstrong | 956 |
| 84T010000 17 Aug 1984 | Armstrong | 896 |
| 82T015000 9 Nov 1982 | Armstrong,Sears | 2,306 |
| 81T005000 19 Mar 1981 | Armstrong | 13,044 |
| 80T018000 2 Oct 1980 | Cbi | 988 |
| 79T035000 17 Oct 1979 | Sears | 2,189 |
| 78T008000 29 Mar 1978 | Sears | 1,956 |
| 78T009000 29 Mar 1978 | Armstrong | 21,023 |
| 77T031000 11 Nov 1977 | Armstrong | 2,247 |