NHTSA Recall 15T016000 |
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Topics: BF Goodrich
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Report Receipt Date: August 10, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15T016000
Component(s): TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 104,000
All Products Associated with this Recall:
BF Goodrich Commercial T/A A/S / LT275/70R18 125/122Q LRE
BF Goodrich Commercial T/A A/S 2 / LT235/80R17 120/117R LRE
BF Goodrich Commercial T/A A/S 2 / LT245/70R17 119/116R LRE
BF Goodrich Commercial T/A A/S 2 / LT245/75R17 121/118R LRE
BF Goodrich Commercial T/A A/S 2 / LT265/70R17 121/118R LRE
BF Goodrich Commercial T/A A/S 2 / LT275/70R18 125/122R LRE
BF Goodrich Rugged Terrain T/A / LT275/65R18 123/120R LRE
BF Goodrich Rugged Terrain T/A / LT275/70R18 125/122R LRE
Manufacturer: Michelin North America, Inc.
SUMMARY: Michelin North America, Inc. (MNA) is recalling certain BFGoodrich Commercial T/A All-Season tire size LT275/70R18 125/122Q LRE, BFGoodrich Commercial T/A All-Season 2 sizes LT275/70R18 125/122R LRE, LT235/80R17 120/117R LRE, LT265/70R17 121/118R LRE, LT245/75R17 121/118R LRE, LT245/70R17 119/116R LRE, and BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain T/A sizes LT275/70R18 125/122R LRE and LT275/65R18 123/120R LRE. The affected tires may experience rapid air loss due to a rupture in the sidewall in the bead area.
CONSEQUENCE: If the tire sidewall ruptures during use resulting in a rapid air loss, it can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
REMEDY: MNA will notify owners, and dealers will provide similar replacement tires free of charge. The recall began on August 24, 2015. Owners may contact BFGoodrich Consumer Care at 1-866-524-2638.
NOTES: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
| Date | Document Name & Details | Documents |
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| 7 August 2015 | Part 573 Safety Recall Report 15T-016 Michelin North America, Inc. |  PDF - 33KB - 5 pages |
| 10 August 2015 | BFGoodrich® Tires Announces Safety Recall For Certain Commercial Light Truck Tire Sizes BF Goodrich Tires | PDF - 21KB - 2 pages |
| 10 August 2015 | SAFETY RECALL NOTICE NHTSA Recall Number 15T-016 BF Goodrich Tires | PDF - 395KB - 8 pages |
| 10 August 2015 | SAFETY RECALL NOTICE NHTSA Recall Number 15T-016 BF Goodrich Tires | PDF - 110KB - 9 pages |
| 10 August 2015 | SAFETY RECALL NOTICE for Dealers located in AK, HI & PR NHTSA Recall Number 15T-016 BF Goodrich Tires | PDF - 383KB - 8 pages |
| 19 August 2015 | SAFETY RECALL NOTICE NHTSA Recall Number 15T-016 BF Goodrich Tires | PDF - 87KB - 2 pages |
| 28 August 2015 | Rapid Air Loss Due to Bead Area Sidewall Rupture To: John Emerson, Michelin North America, Inc. From: Jennifer Timian, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | PDF - 40KB - 2 pages |