NHTSA Service Bulletin 10202761: Goodyear G152
Official manufacturer communication context for model years not specified Goodyear G152, with affected products, buyer checks and links into Carchieve recall, problem and VIN research.
Reviewed June 2026 from NHTSA manufacturer communication and service bulletin records. Carchieve is independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer or government agency.
Communication to consumers extending the campaign end date until 12/31/2021: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is aware that certain G152 and G652 Metro Miler tires in the B305/70R22.5 size manufactured week 2715 through week 5219 (the "subject tires") have experienced lower sidewall cracking. We have not had any reports of vehicle controllability issues or accidents. We have decided to conduct this proactive Customer Satisfaction campaign to exchange subject tires. B305/70R22.5 Metro Miler G152: MC9BFJBW2715 through MC9BFJBW5219 and B305/70R22.5 Metro Miler G652: MC9BD7BW2715 through MC9BD7BW5219.
What this bulletin may mean before buying
Treat this as service research, not a verdict on one car. Before you buy, compare this communication with official recall campaigns, model-level owner complaint patterns, and the exact vehicle’s VIN-decoded specifications. A bulletin can help you ask a seller or dealer sharper questions about software updates, known repairs, warranty extensions and service history.
Affected products listed in this communication
Buyer checklist
- Run the 17-character VIN and confirm the year, make, model, engine and equipment match the listing.
- Check recall campaign pages for safety actions that may require dealer repair.
- Compare this bulletin with common problem pages for the same model and component area.
- Ask the seller or dealer whether the bulletin procedure, update or inspection has already been completed.
- Use the used-car buying checklist and get an independent inspection.
Frequently asked questions
What is NHTSA service bulletin 10202761?
Communication to consumers extending the campaign end date until 12/31/2021: The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is aware that certain G152 and G652 Metro Miler tires in the B305/70R22.5 size manufactured week 2715 through week 5219 (the "subject tires") have experienced lower sidewall cracking. We have not had any reports of vehicle controllability issues or accidents. We have decided to conduct this proactive.
Is a service bulletin the same as a recall?
No. A recall is a safety campaign with a required remedy for affected VINs. A service bulletin or manufacturer communication usually describes diagnostic, repair, software, warranty or service information.
How should a used-car buyer use this bulletin?
Use it as a research signal. Compare it with recalls, owner complaints, service records, a VIN report and an independent inspection before buying.
Check the exact VIN before you buy
Model-level pages show public safety patterns. A full VIN report helps confirm the exact vehicle, decoded specs, recall applicability and buyer checks.
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