The defect
THE BRASS VALVE STEM IS BENT EXCESSIVELY, AND MAY RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL RIM. VALVE STEMS THAT ARE BENT MORE THAN 90 DEGRESS ARE CONSIDERED OVERBENT. CHAFING AGAINST THE WHEEL RIM WILL CAUSE A SMALL HOLE TO BE MADE IN THE VALVE STEM.
The remedy
THE VALVE STEM WILL BE INSPECTED ON TUBES THAT ARE IN SERVICE. IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF CHAFING, THE TUBE WILL BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER. CHARGES FOR INSTALLING THE NEW TUBE WILL BE REIMBURSED BY THE MANUFACTURER UPON RECEIPT OF THE ORIGINAL TUBE.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tube
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Carlisle | 100015 | — |
| Carlisle | 100020 | — |
| Carlisle | 100022 | — |
| Carlisle | 1000R15 | — |
| Carlisle | 1000R20 | — |
| Carlisle | 1000R22 | — |
| Carlisle | 110020 | — |
| Carlisle | 110022 | — |
| Carlisle | 110024 | — |
| Carlisle | 1100R20 | — |
| Carlisle | 1100R22 | — |
| Carlisle | 70075017 | — |
| Carlisle | 75015LPT | — |
| Carlisle | 80016 | — |
| Carlisle | 82515LPT | — |
| Carlisle | 82520 | — |
| Carlisle | 825R15 | — |
| Carlisle | 90020 | — |
| Carlisle | 900R20 | — |
Tire recalls in 1983
NHTSA received 21 tire recall campaigns in 1983, covering up to 94,454 tires. With 10,114 tires, this campaign ranks 4 of 21 by size that year.
More from Carlisle Tire & Rubber Co
2 tire recall campaigns filed by Carlisle Tire & Rubber Co; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 81T012000 14 Sept 1981 | Sure Fire Distributing | 3,571 |