Safety Recall NHTSA · 82T011000 Reported July 29, 1982

Tires:cord

Lee Tire & Rubber Co. · Tires · 454 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
82T011000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Tires
Vehicles Affected
454
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
July 29, 1982

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

The dealer will replace all recall tires and mount and balance replacement tires free of charge within 60 days of notification.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Lee Tire & Rubber Co. dealer and reference recall ID 82T011000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 82T011000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 82T011000?

NHTSA recall 82T011000 was issued by Lee Tire & Rubber Co. on July 29, 1982. It addresses: Tires:cord. The recall affects approximately 454 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Lee Tire & Rubber Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 82T011000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.