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Goodyear tires used on motor homes, particularly Goodyear’s G159 tire, is under federal investigation. Critics say the tires are defective and pose a deadly risk. Goodyear says the tires are safe. And this is not necessarily news, the debate over Goodyear’s G159 tire has been going on for two decades. It's just now that it's coming to light due to people speaking out.According to an ABC news story by Sharyl Attkisson, "Attorney David Kurtz represents numerous alleged victims. Several years ago, he says he learned that Goodyear had misled the court in an important case where the Haeger Family received a confidential settlement from the tire maker." The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA opened a preliminary investigation into the G159 based on information Kurtz provided. The “failures may stem from a safety-related defect,” wrote NHTSA. Stay updated on the Goodyear tire investigation by checking our daily news publication.