Goodyear Wrangler Light Truck Tire Tread Separation

Goodyear Wrangler Light Truck Tire Tread Separation: "10/25/00
Goodyear is now feeling the heat as their Wrangler LT tires are under scrutiny for tread separations problems similar to Firestone.
The tires in question are light truck (LT) Wrangler AT, HT, and All Season Workhorse as well Kelly-Springfield Power King and Trailbuster tires size LT235/85R16 and LT245/75R16. All of the tires are rated load range 'E.' These tires are used on commercial vehicles like school vans and large SUVs, including the Chevy Suburban.
Goodyear became aware of tread separation problems in 1995 in part due to the number of claims and lawsuits with the LT Wranglers. The company began investigating the cause and by 1996 started adding an additional ply called a nylon overlay or nylon cap to reinforce the tread belts to some of the Wrangler LT tires.
There have been at least 8 known fatalities attributed to Wrangler LT tire tread separations. NHTSA indicated that it was aware of 59 complaints.
Many documents related to the Wrangler LT tread separation problem remain under seal in litigation. Trial Lawyers for Public Justice plans to request that the judge presiding over a case pending in New Jersey unseal records and allow public scrutiny.
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