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Kelly Springfield Tires recall

Recalled March 22, 2002 · NHTSA recall 02T004000 · Kelly Springfield

Hazard
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.
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.
Units
10,345 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Kelly Springfield 28575R245 · Kelly Springfield 29575R225
Manufacturer(s)
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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