Recall 04T022000: Tires, Markings

NHTSA recall 04T022000 · announced December 15, 2004 · Dunlop · 700 units affected

The problem

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 risk

THE CUSTOMER MAY NOT REALIZE THAT THE NUMBERS ON THE SIDEWALL ARE THE DOT SERIAL NUMBERS.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.