The defect
THE INVOLVED TIRES MAY CONTAIN LESS RUBBER INSULATION BETWEEN THE INNER EXTREMITY OF THE BEAD BUNDLE AND WIRE PLY STOCK THAN NEEDED. THE WIRE PLY STOCK COULD SHEAR WHEN CONTACT IS MADE WITH THE BEAD BUNDLE.
The remedy
ALL RECALL TIRES WILL BE REPLACED AND REPLACEMENT TIRES WILL BE MOUNTED AND BALANCED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN 60 FROM RECEIPT OF NOTIFICATION.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: sidewall
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Lee | 11245 | — |
| Lee | 11R225 | — |
| Lee | 11R245 | — |
Tire recalls in 1982
NHTSA received 16 tire recall campaigns in 1982, covering up to 93,600 tires. With 11,000 tires, this campaign ranks 3 of 16 by size that year.
More from Lee
3 tire recall campaigns filed by Lee; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 82T011000 29 Jul 1982 | Lee | 454 |
| 73T025000 21 Nov 1973 | Fulda | 2,200 |