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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company — Tread Chunk Due to Low Inflation/FMVSS 139
Check whether your vehicle is affected and follow the manufacturer’s recall instructions — the repair is free.
What’s wrong
If the tire experiences tread chunking in service the risk of a crash may be increased.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What to do
Goodyear will notify owners, and dealers will replace tires, free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2016. Owners may contact Goodyear customer service at 1-800-592-3267.
Who to contact: Goodyear will notify owners, and dealers will replace tires, free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2016. Owners may contact Goodyear customer service at 1-800-592-3267.
The product
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) is recalling certain Dunlop SP50 tires, size P205/70R15 95T, manufactured December 2, 2012, to February 1, 2014. The affected tires could experience tread chunking in service. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
Details
- Units affected
- 16757
- Recall date
- August 12, 2016
- Brand
- Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
The official notice
This recall was issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company — Tread Chunk Due to Low Inflation/FMVSS 139”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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