Trailboss Lt24575R16 – 02X001000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard