8 Jun 2022
Tread separation can cause a loss of vehicle control
Washington DC – Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is recalling over 173,000 medium truck tires due to the possibility of tread separation.
In an announcement 7 June, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said the recall covered G159 tires, size 275/70R22.5 with DOT date codes 046 through 0403.
“The tread may separate from the tire. Tread separation can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash,” the statement added.
According to the recall report, certain tires installed on motorhomes experienced tread separations and other failures when exposed to conditions present in that market segment, including overloading and underinflation.
The tires were produced between 1996 and 2003, when Goodyear ended the production of the subject tire.
However, NHTSA said some tires may still remain in service.
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