Goodyear G399a Lhs recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 1, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company recalls Goodyear G399a Lhs (tires)

Recall number

16T013000

Brand / firm

Goodyear

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,650 units

Why it was recalled

Incomplete adhesion may result in tread separation of the tire while in use, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (Goodyear) is recalling certain G399A LHS tires, size 295/75R22.5 LRG, manufactured January 24, 2016, to May 28, 2016. Due to an anomaly during the curing press set-up operation, incomplete adhesion between the tread and the top belt may have occurred.

What to do

Goodyear will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the tires, as well as those that purchased the tires as replacement equipment. The vehicle manufacturers will notify their owners. Dealers will replace the affected tires with a similar tires, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Goodyear customer service at 1-800-592-3267.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.