Defect Description For Recall
Goodyear Is Recalling 5,300 Dunlop Winter Sport 3D Tires, Size 225/50R17 (Dot Code Dm40 2Ttr), And Dunlop Winter Sport M3 Tires, Size 275/35R18 (Dot Code Dmbl 2J8R), Manufactured From September 4, 2005, Through May 17, 2008. These Tires Fail To Conform To The Tire Strength Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109, “New Pneumatic Tires.”
Make Of Vehicle
DUNLOP
Model Of Vehicle
WINTER SPORT M3
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
08T020000
Component Description
Tires
Effect Of Defect
Tires Not Meeting The Tire Strength Test Requirement Could Be More Susceptible To Failure Following Impact With Road Hazards. Tire Failure Following Road Hazards Can Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Goodyear Will Notify Owners And Replace The Noncompliant Tires Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 30, 2008. Owners May Contact Goodyear Toll-Free At 1-800-321-2136.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
5300
Date Owners Notified
20080718
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Date Report Received
20080701
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
109