Overview

• Goodyear France and Goodyear Opérations are under investigation for their role in fatal truck tire failures linked to four deaths between 2011 and 2016.
• The inquiry focuses on allegations of involuntary manslaughter, fraud, and deceptive commercial practices related to defects in Marathon LHS II tires.
• Prosecutors claim Goodyear was aware of manufacturing defects but failed to warn customers or initiate recalls, potentially preventing accidents.
• If convicted, the company could face fines of up to 10% of its turnover, as well as significant reputational damage.
• The investigation stems from a 2016 complaint by Sophie Rollet, whose husband died in a 2014 crash, and includes evidence gathered during 2024 searches at Goodyear’s European sites.