Safety Recall NHTSA · 85T002000 Reported February 25, 1985

Tires:bead

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company · Tires · 6,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
85T002000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Tires
Vehicles Affected
6,000
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
February 25, 1985

Defect Summary

An irregular distribution of rubber gage in the bead area that may in time cause an abnormal stress crack to propagate through the rubber to the ply cords. consequence of defect: the crack through the rubber to the ply cords may eventually break out on the outer surface and could result in sudden loss of air and vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Replace defective tire with new one at no cost to the consumer within 60 days from date of notification. dot identification: mm12950492 to 512, mm12p50013 to 063.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company dealer and reference recall ID 85T002000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 85T002000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 85T002000?

NHTSA recall 85T002000 was issued by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company on February 25, 1985. It addresses: Tires:bead. The recall affects approximately 6,000 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 85T002000 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.