CERTAIN DUNLOP WINTER SPORT M3, SIZE 255/40R19 100V. THESE TIRES WERE CURED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED "DOT"
— Recall Campaign #04T022000
CERTAIN DUNLOP WINTER SPORT M3, SIZE 255/40R19 100V. THESE TIRES WERE CURED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED "DOT" STAMP. THE SUBJECT TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 700 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
04T022000
| Manufacturer: | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 15, 2004 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 04T022000 |
| Units affected: | 700 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN DUNLOP WINTER SPORT M3, SIZE 255/40R19 100V. THESE TIRES WERE CURED WITHOUT THE REQUIRED "DOT" STAMP. THE SUBJECT TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES.
- Consequeces:
- THE CUSTOMER MAY NOT REALIZE THAT THE NUMBERS ON THE SIDEWALL ARE THE DOT SERIAL NUMBERS.
- Corrective action:
- GOODYEAR WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES WITH COMPLIANT TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 2005. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GOODYEAR AT 1-800-321-2136.
- 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).