Goodyear LT24575R16, Load Range E, Workhorse and others: Tread/belt

Date

Feb. 4, 2002

Filed by

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co

Vehicles

Big O Arapahoe LT24575R16 (years not listed); Big O Big Foot LT24575R16 (years not listed); Big O Sun Valley LT24575R16 (years not listed); Country Squire LT24575R16 (years not listed); Embassy Desperado LT24575R16 (years not listed); Goodyear LT24575R16 (years not listed); Goodyear Load Range E (years not listed); Goodyear Workhorse (years not listed); Goodyear Wrangler (years not listed); Hoosier Radial LT24575R16 (years not listed); Ironman LT24575R16 (years not listed); Kelly Safari LT24575R16 (years not listed); Landair LT24575R16 (years not listed); Landquest LT24575R16 (years not listed); Parnelli Jones LT24575R16 (years not listed); Path Trac LT24575R16 (years not listed); Pathfinder LT24575R16 (years not listed); Pathmax LT24575R16 (years not listed); Power King LT24575R16 (years not listed); Range Rider LT24575R16 (years not listed); Revenger LT24575R16 (years not listed); Ridge Runner LT24575R16 (years not listed); Roadeo Boots LT24575R16 (years not listed); Rough Rider LT24575R16 (years not listed); Sentry LT24575R16 (years not listed); Super Sport LT24575R16 (years not listed); Trail Boss LT24575R16 (years not listed); Trail Buster LT24575R16 (years not listed); Trail Climber LT24575R16 (years not listed); Trail Cutter LT24575R16 (years not listed); and 13 more makes and models in the full notice

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Component

Tires › Tread/Belt

Description of the defect

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.)

Potentially affected

0

What can happen

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.

Recall 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).

Owner notification date

Aug. 29, 2002

Recall type

X

Influenced by

ODI

Recall number

02X001000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.