Tbc recall: Tires
What is wrong
Tbc corporation (tbc) is recalling certain sigma stampede radial SUV, size p265/70r17, equipped with DOT code utt6tx60112. Contaminated rubber may have been used in the tread compound which could result in tread separation.
What could happen
Tread separation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
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 began on july 5, 2012. Owners may contact tbc at 1-901-363-8030.
Vehicles covered
- Tbc Sigma Stampede Radial Suv
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12T011000
- Type
- Tires
- Filed by
- Tbc Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 19, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jul 5, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 943
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2012 to Jan 7, 2012
- Part
- Tires › Tread/belt
- Maker's own recall number
- 156
Notes
Tbcâs recall number is 156.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.