The defect
GOODYEAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN WRANGLER SILENT ARMOR TIRES, SIZES LT235/80R17 LRE, LT325/60R18 LRE, LT275/70R18 LRE, LT265/70R17 LRE, LT245/75R17 LRE, AND LT285/70R17 LRD, PRODUCED FROM THE 9TH WEEK OF 2009, THROUGH THE 22ND WEEK OF 2009 (MARCH 1ST THROUGH MAY 31ST). THESE TIRES MAY EXPERIENCE A PARTIAL TREAD AREA SEPARATION UNDER CERTAIN SEVERE USAGE CONDITIONS.
The risk
PARTIAL TREAD SEPARATION COULD LEAD TO VEHICLE DAMAGE WHEN THE SEPARATED TREAD STRIKES THE VEHICLE. A TREAD SEPARATION COULD ALSO CAUSE A TIRE FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT INA MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy
GOODYEAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GOODYEAR AT 1-800-592-3267.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear | Wrangler Silent Armor | — |
Tire recalls in 2012
NHTSA received 18 tire recall campaigns in 2012, covering up to 1,136,314 tires. With 40,915 tires, this campaign ranks 5 of 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10T018000 30 Aug 2010 | Dunlop | 11,994 |
| 08T020000 1 Jul 2008 | Dunlop | 5,300 |
| 08T009000 28 Mar 2008 | Goodyear | 18 |
| 04T022000 15 Dec 2004 | Dunlop | 700 |
| 04T020000 2 Sept 2004 | Goodyear | 61 |