Tread cracking/fmvss 139
Defect Summary
Goodyear tire & rubber company (goodyear) is recalling certain fortera hl p255/65r18 109s tires manufactured november 30, 2014, to january 10, 2015. the affected tires experienced cracking of the tread during tire endurance testing inspection. thus, these tires fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles."
Safety Consequence
If the tires experience tread cracking, it may result in a loss of tire pressure and possible tire failure, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Those tires installed as original equipment on certain 2015 buick enclave, chevrolet traverse, and gmc acadia are being replaced free of charge by general motors under safety recall 15v-044. gm will notify the affected vehicle owners. replacement equipment tires are being replaced free of charged by goodyear. goodyear will notify all owners for which it has registration information. the recall began february 26, 2014. gm vehicle owners may contact gm at 1-800-521-7300 (buick), 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (gmc). gm's number for this recall is 15025/15067. owners of replacement equipment tires may contact goodyear at 1-800-592-3267.
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FAQ: Recall 15T002000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15T002000?
NHTSA recall 15T002000 was issued by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company on January 23, 2015. It addresses: Tread cracking/fmvss 139. The recall affects approximately 48,512 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15T002000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.