Goodyear's Tire Shortcut Denied: No Safety Free Pass Allowed
Published Date: 1/2/2026
Notice
Summary
Goodyear, which bought Cooper Tire, found some Cooper Discoverer SRX tires don’t meet safety rules. They asked the government to ignore this issue, but the request was denied, meaning Goodyear must follow safety rules and fix the problem. About 730 tires are affected, and this decision keeps drivers safer without any shortcuts.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Denial Means Free Notice and Remedy
NHTSA denied Goodyear's petition, so Goodyear must provide notification and a free remedy under 49 U.S.C. 30118 and 30120 for the approximately 730 Cooper Discoverer SRX tires (size 255/55R20 110H XL) manufactured between March 28, 2021 and April 24, 2021. If you own one of these tires, the company is obligated to notify you and offer a free remedy.
TIN Error Can Block Online Registration
The Tire Identification Number (TIN) on the affected tires appears to contain 15 symbols instead of the 13-character format accepted by Cooper Tire's registration system, so attempts to register an affected tire online failed in NHTSA's test. Because registration helps manufacturers reach owners in a recall, owners who cannot register may be less likely to receive recall communications.
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