| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Action Number: PE17009 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: GOODYEAR |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: G159LT | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 9999 |
| Component Name: TIRES:TREAD/BELT | Manufacturer's Name: Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company |
| Date Opened: Dec, 28 2017 | Date Closed: -- |
| Subject: Goodyear G159 Tires | Summary: As the result of a court order authorizing the release of goodyear records to nhtsa, the agency obtained claim and complaint data alleging that goodyear g159 tires installed on class a motor homes failed in service, causing deaths or personal injuries.the number of these claims suggests that the failures may stem from a safety related defect. many of these claims were not required to be reported under 49 cfr part 579 and the data produced in litigation was sealed under protective orders and confidential settlement agreements, precluding claimants from submitting it to nhtsa.the office of defects investigation has also received 10 consumer complaints alleging failures of goodyear g159 tires on motor homes.two of these complaints allege a crash occurred as a result of the tire failures.goodyear separately reported 9 claims under 49 cfr part 579 alleging 1 death and 13 injuries.among many concerns, claimants contend the goodyear g159 tires were allegedly not designed for extended use at highway speeds as would be experienced during motor home operation.the complaints referenced above can be viewed at nhtsa.gov under the following id numbers: 558091, 558307, 558654, 562430, 785967, 891399, 891480, 8022066, 10037738, 10959176. |
