Bf Goodrich recall: Tires
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Bf Goodrich Commercial T/A A/S
- Bf Goodrich Commercial T/A A/S 2
- Bf Goodrich Rugged Terrain T/A
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15T016000
- Type
- Tires
- Filed by
- Michelin North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 10, 2015
- Owners notified
- Aug 24, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 104,000
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Tires › Bead; Tires › Sidewall
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Bf Goodrich / Uniroyal recall: Tires Jul 25, 2012
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.