Laramie: tire recalls

1. 08T006000Received 26 Mar 2008. 17,014 units.

   Tires / Sidewall

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Tbc corporation is recalling 17,014 various load range e tires, size lt265/75r16, produced between december 2, 2007 and february 2, 2008. These tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles. After testing, a bulge can occur in the lower sidewall on the white sidewall side which indicates the existence of a separation between two lower sidewall components.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition could result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Tbc is working with cooper tire to notify owners. The affected tires will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on march 18, 2008. Owners may contact cooper tire customer relations toll-free at 800-854-6288 or tbc at 1-901-363-8030.

   Products named: Jet/Tel/Tri Telstar Turbostar A/T; Jet/Tel/Tri Jetzon Revenger A/T; TBC Stampede Radial At/S; Laramie Laramie Performer A/T; EL Dorado EL Dorado ZTR Sport LT; TBC Wild Trac Radial LTR+II; TBC Wild Country Radial XTX Sport; Big O Big O A/T Bigfoot.

   Report filed by TBC CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 150.

2. 06T017000Received 12 Oct 2006. 9,672 units.

   Tires / Tread/Belt

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain treadways tires of various models listed above manufactured between august 6 and august 19, 2006 (DOT serial weeks 3206 and 3306.) some of the subject tires may have been produced with non-conforming belt wire coat stock. If placed in service, the subject tires may develop a belt separation due to a reduced ability to prevent corrosion of the steel wires in an instance where moisture reaches the steel belt.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A belt separation could result in a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Treadways will notify owners and replace the defective tires free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on october 18, 2006. Owners may contact treadways corporation consumer relations department at 800-523-0430.

   Products named: Jet/Tel Tempra Touring HR; Laramie Laramie Performer HP; Jet/Tel Tempra Trailcutter Radial RT; Jet/Tel Telstar Turbostar A/T; Jet/Tel Telstar Echelon Premier; Jet/Tel Telstar Echelon HR; Jet/Tel Jetzon Revenger S/T; Jet/Tel Jetzon Revenger GT; Jet/Tel Jetzon Revenger A/T; Jet/Tel Jetzon Genesis Touring; EL Dorado EL Dorado Sport Fury SUV; EL Dorado EL Dorado Marquis Touring, and 6 more.

   Report filed by TREADWAYS CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 147. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Oct 2006.

3. 98T002000Received 21 Apr 1998. 594,853 units.

   Tires / Sidewall

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Tire description: p205/70r14 and p205/70r15 tires, serial numbers beginning with "pj" and ending with a combination of 136 through 367. The tire brands involved are: big o legacy tour plus, embassy diplomat, arizonian limited edition, kelly aqua tour, ultra touring gt, telstar premium touring, laramie premium touring, jetzon ultra quad +, sears superguard ft, motomaster sk110, co-op golden mark, cordovan grand prix, shell touring 2000, multi-mile grand am, sigma supreme touring, concorde touring 9000, and summit touring tlr for both size tires. Unical touring radial and pos-a-traction tires are in size p20570r15 only. A circumferential cracking condition in the lower sidewall above the bead area can occur.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition can cause a premature failure of the tire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace these tires free of charge to the consumer.

   Products named: Shell P20570R15; Embassy P20570R14; Pos-A-Traction P20570R15; Summit P20570R15; Unocal P20570R15; Laramie P20570R14; Sears P20570R15; Laramie P20570R15; Ultra P20570R15; Arizonian P20570R15; Embassy P20570R15; Big O P20570R15, and 24 more.

   Report filed by KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Jun 1998.

4. 94T007000Received 27 Oct 1994. 76,699 units.

   Tires / Bead

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   An insufficient cure condition in the bead wire rubber insulation was caused by a small amount of contaminated rubber.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This can result in premature failure of the tire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the tires free of charge for 60 days from the date the customer receives the recall or 60 days from the date replacement tires are available.

   Products named: Laramie P19575R14; Sigma P18575R14; Star P18575R14; Shell P18575R14; Star P19575R14; Multi-Mile 18570R14; Concorde P19575R14; Summit P19575R14; Summit 19570R14; Big O P18575R14; Arizonian 19570R14; Big O 18570R14, and 41 more.

   Report filed by KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO.

5. 89T006000Received 28 Sep 1989. 33,208 units.

   Tires / Tread/Belt

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Tires may develop a separation between plies during service as a result of lower adhesion due to ply coat stock that was off- specification.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Loss of air could result in loss of steering controlwith potential for a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Tires will be replaced at no cost to consumers within 60 days from date of notification. Dot identification: cooper: u9__cna259, thru u9__cna269; u9__ctc259 thru u9__ctc269, u9__cmz259 thru u9__cmz269. U9__bnh259 thru u9__bnh269, u9__bw9259 thru u9__bw9269. Laramie: u9__bwk259 thru u9__bwh269. Mastercraft: u9hhfdn259 thru u9hhfdn269 falls: u9hhfbw259 thru u9hhfbw269; u9__fdf259 thru u9fdf269; u9fhfbx259. Hercules: u9hlhk9259 thru u9hlhk9269; u9__hk6259 thru u9__hk6259; u9__hlf259 thru u9__hlf269; pep boys: u9__bw1259 thru u0__bw1269; u9__bt5259 thru u9__bt5269.

   Products named: Falls P22575R15; Cooper P22575R15; Cooper P20575R15; Cooper P23575R15; Cooper 17570R13; Mastercraft P22575R15; Falls P16580R13; Hercules P23575R15; Hercules 17570R15; Laramie P16580R13; Pep Boys P23575R15; Laramie P20575R15, and 11 more.

   Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..

6. 88T006000Received 4 Apr 1988. 957 units.

   Tires / Tread/Belt

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Separation in the shoulder area due to lost adhesion between tread and belts caused by trapped air.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Tires may develop a separation in the shoulder area as aresult of lost adhesion between tread and belts due to trapped air in theshoulder area.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Replace tires within 60 days from date of notification at no cost to consumer.

   Products named: Western Auto P20575R15; Atlas P20575R15; Cooper P23575R15XL; Cooper P20575R15; Laramie P20575R15; Hercules P23575R15XL; Dean P20575R15.

   Report filed by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO..

7. 87T011000Received 24 Sep 1987. 383 units.

   Tires / Tread/Belt

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Tires failed to meet requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109 for endurance tests.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The failure to meet requirements of FMVSS no. 109 couldresult in ply separation, loss of air, or possibly blowout causing a vehiclecrash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Tires will be replaced at no cost to customers within 60 days from date of notification.

   Products named: Laramie P22575B15.

   Report filed by KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO.

8. 85T006000Received 11 Jun 1985. 5,500 units.

   Tires / Tread/Belt

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Tires fail to meet requirements of endurance test FMVSS # 109. Failure was due to higher than specified second ply angle. Consequence of defect: the incorrect second ply angle caused chafing of plies in the bead base area. A chafed ply can result in sudden air loss and vehicle crash may occur without prior warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Tires will be replaced at no cost to the consumer within 60 days from date of notification. Dot identification: plkcaej065, plkcaej075, plkccey065, plkccny065, plkccny075, pll7ddw065, pll7ddw075, jpkcjfk065, jpkcjfk075, jpkcla5065, jpkcla5075, jpkcma5065, jpkcma5075, jpkclle075, jpkcajk075.

   Products named: Western Auto F7814; Atlas P20575B14; Multi-Mile P20575B14; Cordovan P20575B14; Laramie P20575B14; Sonic P20575B14; Monarch P20575B14; Lee P20575B14; Republic P20575B14.

   Report filed by KELLY SPRINGFIELD TIRE CO.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

• P20575R152
• Laramie Grandeur Classic1
• Laramie Performer A/T1
• Laramie Performer HP1
• P16580R131
• P18575R141
• P19575R141
• P20570R141
• P20570R151
• P20575B141
• P20575R141
• P22575B151
• P23575R151

• All tires brands
• Kelly2
• Kelly Springfield14
• Kmart3
• Kumho6
• Landsail2
• Laredo2
• Lee6
• Lemans2
• Les Schwab3
• Lexani2

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Which Laramie products do the campaigns name?

The NHTSA records have 13 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: P20575R15

How many units does a Laramie tire campaign have?

The median Laramie campaign has 17,014 units. The median of all 788 tire campaigns is 1,205 units.

Which component do the Laramie campaigns name most often?

Tread/Belt, in 5 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.