The defect
THE SIDEWALL RUBBER MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE RESISTANCE TO OZONE AND WEATHER CRACKING IN A SMALL AREA AROUND THE TIRE AND ABOVE THE RAISED WHITE LETTERING. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALLS, AND IF IT CONTINUES UNDETECTED, A LOSS OF AIR COULD RESULT.
The remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL RECALL TIRES AND WILL MOUNT AND BALANCE REPLACEMENT TIRES FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: sidewall
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Armstrong | P25570R15 | — |
| Sears | P25570R15 | — |
Tire recalls in 1982
NHTSA received 16 tire recall campaigns in 1982, covering up to 93,600 tires. With 2,306 tires, this campaign ranks 6 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 |
| 82T004000 11 Feb 1982 | Sears | 1,892 |
| 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 |