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DEFECT #1 - TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Posted on: 2002-02-06
Description
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Pre-1992 models of the eligible 15-passenger vans may have been originally equipped with lt23585r16 lre tires. The sidewall stamping reads, tread 4 plies (2 polyester cord + 2 steel cord). This replacement program is limited to tires installed on 15-passenger vans (with or without the fifth row seat.)
Consequence
If a tire on such a van were to experience a tread separation, there is a possibility for loss of control and a crash.
Corrective Action
Goodyear will notify its customers and replace for free its earlier design lt245/75r16 load range e tires with its latest design, goodyear brand load range e tires (with 6 plies). Owners of these vans are also eligible for free goodyear brand replacement tires with the latest design. Owner notification is expected to begin in feb/march 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact goodyear customer service at 1-800-321-2136.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).