Goodyear recalls SUV tires due to tread cracks

DETROIT (AP) -- Goodyear is recalling about 48,500 SUV tires after finding small cracks in the tread during endurance testing.<br /> <br /> The move has forced General Motors Co. to stop selling about 6,300 Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave models until the tires are replaced.<br /> <br /> The recall covers 18-inch Fortera HL tires made from Nov. 30 through Jan. 10. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. says the problem hasn't caused any crashes.<br /> <br /> About 32,100 of the tires were made for the GM SUVs, which are produced at a factory near Lansing, Michigan. Another 16,400 were sold as replacement tires.<br /> <br /> GM says the 18-inch tires are on about 30 percent of vehicles made at the plant, and the problem has not affected production.<br /> <br /> Owners can have the tires replaced for free at any Goodyear store or authorized dealer.

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