TBC Corporation Tires:sidewall Recall

Manufacturer: TBC CORPORATION

Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 28, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12T014000

NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: TIRES:SIDEWALL

Potential Number of Units Affected: 72,938

Summary:
TBC CORPORATION (TBC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MIRADA CROSS TOUR SLX AND BIG FOOT/BIG O S/T TIRES, SIZES 235/70R16 AND 265/70R17, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2009 THROUGH JANUARY 2011 (WEEKS 0409 THROUGH 0411). THESE TIRES POSSESS A MANUFACTURING ANOMALY WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRACK OR SEPARATION IN THE LOWER SIDEWALL.

Consequence:
IF LEFT IN SERVICE, THE CRACK/SEPARATION COULD GROW AND RAPID AIR LOSS MAY OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy:
TBC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. FREE MOUNTING AND BALANCING WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED, AS APPLICABLE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JULY 20, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TBC AT 1-901-363-8030.