Goodyear recalls US tyres over tread separation risk

ERJ staff report (DS)

Goodyear is recalling up to 41,000 Wrangler Silent Armor tyres made and distributed in the United States, due to the risk of tread separation.

The affected tyres are in sizes LT235/80R17 LRE, LT325/60R18 LRE, LT275/70R18 LRE, LT265/70R17 LRE, LT245/75R17 LRE, and LT285/70R17 LRD, produced from the 9th week of 2009, through the 22nd week of 2009 (March 31st through May 31st).

Goodyear will notify owners and replace the tyres free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before March 22, 2012. Owners may contact Goodyear at 1-800-592-3267.

NHTSA's campaign number for this recall is 12T003.

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Recall notice from NHTSA