Big Foot / Mirada recall: Tires
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If left in service, the crack/separation could grow and rapid air loss may occur, 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 10, 2012. Owners may contact tbc at 1-901-363-8030.
Vehicles covered
- Big Foot Big O S/T
- Mirada Cross Tour Slx
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12T014000
- Type
- Tires
- Filed by
- Tbc Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 29, 2012
- Owners notified
- Jul 10, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 72,938
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Tires › Sidewall
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrationâs vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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.