The defect
TIRE DESCRIPTION: KELLY ARMORSTEEL KLHS LOAD RANGE G TIRES. SIZE 285/75R24.5 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 25 AND MAY 5, 2001, AND TIRE SIZE 295/75R22.5 MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 4 AND MAY 12, 2001. THESE TIRES HAVE EXHIBITED EVIDENCE OF PREMATURE TREAD SEPARATION.
The risk
IF THE TREAD WERE TO SEPARATE FROM THE CARCASS OF THE TIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE DRIVE COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy
GOODYEAR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 3, 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 CONSUMER RELATIONS AT 800-321-2136.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Springfield | 28575R245 | — |
| Kelly Springfield | 29575R225 | — |
Tire recalls in 2002
NHTSA received 13 tire recall campaigns in 2002, covering up to 679,626 tires. With 10,345 tires, this campaign ranks 4 of 13 by size that year.
More from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
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| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
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| 90T004000 14 May 1990 | Goodyear | 26,900 |
| 85T002000 25 Feb 1985 | Goodyear | 6,000 |
| 83T016000 2 Sept 1983 | Goodyear | 1,100 |
| 83T012000 8 Jul 1983 | Goodyear | 12,000 |
| 83T011000 1 Jul 1983 | Goodyear | 3,000 |
| 83T009000 24 Jun 1983 | Goodyear | 32,000 |
| 83T005000 11 Apr 1983 | Goodyear | 5,200 |
| 82T014000 28 Oct 1982 | Goodyear | 7,800 |
| 82T012000 29 Jul 1982 | Goodyear | 825 |