The defect
CERTAIN DUNLOP WINTER SPORT M3, SIZE 255/40R19 100V. THESE TIRES WERE CURED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED "DOT" STAMP. THE SUBJECT TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES.
The risk
THE CUSTOMER MAY NOT REALIZE THAT THE NUMBERS ON THE SIDEWALL ARE THE DOT SERIAL NUMBERS.
The remedy
GOODYEAR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES WITH COMPLIANT TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GOODYEAR AT 1-800-321-2136.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 109 · part: markings
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Dunlop | Winter Sport M3 | — |
Tire recalls in 2004
NHTSA received 17 tire recall campaigns in 2004, covering up to 571,290 tires. With 700 tires, this campaign ranks 7 of 17 by size that year.
More from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
6 tire recall campaigns filed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 12T003000 23 Feb 2012 | Goodyear | 40,915 |
| 10T018000 30 Aug 2010 | Dunlop | 11,994 |
| 08T020000 1 Jul 2008 | Dunlop | 5,300 |
| 08T009000 28 Mar 2008 | Goodyear | 18 |
| 04T020000 2 Sept 2004 | Goodyear | 61 |