Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is recalling certain Dunlop SP50 tires
— Recall Campaign #16T011000
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) is recalling certain Dunlop SP50 tires, size P205/70R15 95T, manufactured December 2, 2012, to February 1, 2014. The affected tires could experience tread chunking in service. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
The recall was influenced by the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance with about 16,757 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16T011000
| Manufacturer: | Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 12, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16T011000 |
| Units affected: | 16,757 |
- Description:
- Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) is recalling certain Dunlop SP50 tires, size P205/70R15 95T, manufactured December 2, 2012, to February 1, 2014. The affected tires could experience tread chunking in service. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
- Consequeces:
- If the tire experiences tread chunking in service the risk of a crash may be increased.
- Corrective action:
- Goodyear will notify owners, and dealers will replace tires, free of charge. The recall began on September 27, 2016. Owners may contact Goodyear customer service at 1-800-592-3267.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.