Safety Recall NHTSA · 79T030000 Reported July 24, 1979

Tires

Q: What is recall 79T030000?

NHTSA recall 79T030000 was issued by Kelly Springfield Tire Co on July 24, 1979. It addresses: Tires. The recall affects approximately 650 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Kelly Springfield Tire Co · N/A · 650 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

79T030000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Kelly Springfield Tire Co

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

650

Recall Type

Tire

Report Received

July 24, 1979

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace recalled tires at no cost to owner within 60 days of notification.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kelly Springfield Tire Co dealer and reference recall ID 79T030000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 79T030000

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

What is recall 79T030000?

NHTSA recall 79T030000 was issued by Kelly Springfield Tire Co on July 24, 1979. It addresses: Tires. The recall affects approximately 650 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kelly Springfield Tire Co dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79T030000 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.