NHTSA recall 02T004000 · Tires
Tires › Tread/belt
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.