9999 KELLY SPRINGFIELD 28575R245 Recall

Campaign:

02T004000 on 04/01/2002

Component:

Tires:tread/belt

Manufactured:

02/24/2001 - 05/04/2001

Affected:

10,345

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.

Consequence:

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.

Correction:

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.

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).

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