KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO in 1979. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.
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November 5, 1979
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES:TREAD

THE INVOLVED TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE ENDURANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES". THERE IS A POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE INSERT APPLIED TO THE TOP BODY PLY. AS A RESULT, SEPARATION COULD OCCUR IN THE TREAD AREA.
NHTSA ID: 79T038000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 306
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
DEALER WILL REPLACE, MOUNT AND BALANCE INVOLVED TIRES AT NO COST TO OWNER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 24, 1979
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES

THE INVOLVED TIRES CONTAIN VOIDS BETWEEN THE TOP PLY AND THE TREAD IN THE SHOULDER AREA. THIS CAN LEAD TO TREAD SEPARATION WHILE IN OPERATION.
NHTSA ID: 79T030000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 650
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
DEALER WILL REPLACE RECALLED TIRES AT NO COST TO OWNER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No