The defect
THE DEFECT INVOLVED RESULTED FROM A BROKEN DRILL BIT PROTRUDING 0.15 INCH IN THE MOLD WHICH PENETRATED THE CURED TIRES TO THE PLY CORD IN THE SIDEWALL AREA. TIRES WILL NOT LEAK AIR BUT MOISTURE AND DIRT MAY ENTER THE HOLE AND CAUSE FAILURE.
The remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL RECALL TIRES AND MOUNT AND BALANCE REPLACEMENT TIRES FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: bead
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Lee | P19575R14 | — |
Tire recalls in 1982
NHTSA received 16 tire recall campaigns in 1982, covering up to 93,600 tires. With 454 tires, this campaign ranks 13 of 16 by size that year.
More from Lee
3 tire recall campaigns filed by Lee; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 82T016000 9 Nov 1982 | Lee | 11,000 |
| 73T025000 21 Nov 1973 | Fulda | 2,200 |