OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
02X001000
Tires:tread/belt
Reported Feb 4, 2002 · GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO
Summary
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.
Remedy
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).
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