Defect Description For Recall
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.)
Make Of Vehicle
TRAILBOSS
Model Of Vehicle
LT24575R16
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
02X001000
Component Description
Tires:Tread/Belt
Effect Of Defect
If A Tire On Such A Van Were To Experience A Tread Separation, There Is A Possibility For Loss Of Control And A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
X
Number Affected
Date Owners Notified
20020829
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Date Report Received
20020204