CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES:TREAD/BELT
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, and 122SD trucks manufactured January 24, 2016, to October 10, 2016 and equipped with Goodyear G399A LHS 295/75R22.5 Load Range G tires. The tires on the affected vehicles may have cured improperly, possibly resulting in a partial tread separation.
- Risk
- Partial tread separation can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Goodyear will notify the owners of the affected Freightliner vehicles and Goodyear dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. To find a Goodyear dealer, owners should contact Goodyear Consumer Relations at 1-800-592-3267. Consumers may also contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-728.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, and 122SD trucks built between January 24, 2016 and October 10, 2016 may have tires that were cured improperly. The affected tires are Goodyear G399A LHS 295/75R22.5 Load Range G. This can lead to a partial tread separation, where part of the tire's tread peels away from the casing while driving.
Partial tread separation can increase the risk of a crash. Owners of affected trucks should not wait for a notice to act. Check whether your vehicle is included in this recall and confirm the tire size and type on your truck.
Goodyear will notify affected owners, and Goodyear dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. To find a Goodyear dealer, contact Goodyear Consumer Relations at 1-800-592-3267. You can also contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall number FL-728. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner 122SD | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2017 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2017 |