Kelly springfield/sidewall cracks
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
This condition can cause a premature failure of the tire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace these tires free of charge to the consumer.
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FAQ: Recall 98T002000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 98T002000?
NHTSA recall 98T002000 was issued by Kelly Springfield Tire Co on April 21, 1998. It addresses: Kelly springfield/sidewall cracks. The recall affects approximately 594,853 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Kelly Springfield Tire Co dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98T002000 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.