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Goodyear Recalling Wrangler Silent Armors

Goodyear will recall roughly 41,000 of its Wrangler Silent Armor tires due to tread separation concerns.

From Tire Review

AKRON, Ohio – Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is recalling six sizes of its Wrangler Silent Armor line due to tread separation concerns.
 
According to a NHTSA recall notice, the tires “may experience a partial tread area separation under certain severe usage conditions.”
 
The recalled tires – some 41,000 in all – were produced from the ninth week of 2009 through the 22nd week of 2009 (March 31, 2009, through May 31, 2009).
 
Being recalled are Wrangler Silent Armor tires in sizes LT235/80R17 LRE, LT325/60R18 LRE, LT275/70R18 LRE, LT265/70R17 LRE, LT245/75R17 LRE, and LT285/70R17 LRD.
 
The recall is expected to begin on or before March 22, according to NHTSA.

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