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Supplement # 1 - Attachment III

This document details the inspection of the passenger side tires for a cut or slice in the side of the tread area (side facing curb only) which may have occurred during vehicle assembly. Any tire found with a cut or slice must be replaced.

INSPECTION

NOTE:
Only Michelin Cross Terrain, Goodyear Eagle LS and Goodyear Wrangler AP tires are included in this inspection. If the tires on the vehicle are any other brand, contact the Special Service Support Center at 1-800-325-5621 for further instruction.

NOTE:
If the vehicle has more than 8,000 km (5,000 miles), all four (4) road tires must be inspected because they may have been rotated.

1. Park the vehicle so the passenger side tires are accessible and you have adequate lighting for the inspection.





2. Visually inspect the passenger side tires along the tread area on the side of the tire for a cut or slice. See Figure 1. Scuffs in the tread and/or sidewall area are acceptable and should not be a cause for concern.





3. If the vehicle has more than 8,000 km (5,000 miles), inspect all four (4) road tires (do not inspect spare).

4. Move the vehicle forward 62 cm (2 feet) so that the tire is rotated one-half revolution.

5. Inspect the tires again.

6. If any tire is found cut or sliced (which must be replaced), refer to the following Special Note before you begin to replace any tires.

SPECIAL NOTE:
If one or two tires are to be replaced, the tread depth of the non-replaced tires must be checked. This must be done to determine if additional tires must be replaced.

TIRE DISPOSAL

Tires that are removed from the vehicle must immediately be made unusable by either cutting the bead with bolt cutters or drilling a one-inch diameter hole in the sidewall. Dispose of damaged tires using your normal tire disposal method.