The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·23E070000·Announced 2023-09-25

Dexter Axle Recalls Goodride ST 200 Tires Due to Sidewall Separation Risk

Dexter Axle is recalling Goodride ST 200 tire and wheel assemblies because the sidewalls may bubble and separate, causing loss of tire pressure and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire sidewall separation) that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Dexter Axle Company is recalling certain Goodride ST 200 tire and wheel assemblies equipped with ST235/80R16 LRE tires. The recall involves 19,808 units. The defect involves the tire sidewall, which may experience bubbling and separate, leading to a loss of tire pressure. This condition causes the tires and wheel assemblies to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars."

A loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 14, 2023. Owners may contact Dexter Axle customer service at 1-574-295-7888 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:SIDEWALL recall
Affected units
19,808

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.