LEE TIRE & RUBBER CO.: Safety Recalls in 1982

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by LEE TIRE & RUBBER CO. in 1982. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

November 9, 1982

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES:SIDEWALL

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.

NHTSA ID: 82T016000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 11,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

ALL RECALL TIRES WILL BE REPLACED AND REPLACEMENT TIRES WILL BE MOUNTED AND BALANCED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN 60 FROM RECEIPT OF NOTIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 29, 1982

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES:CORD

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.

NHTSA ID: 82T011000