Tire Recalls

[wmtire]

Some of our members may find this useful. I don't know if I ever pointed this out, but anyone can sign up to be e-mail notified of tire recalls (as well as other vehicle related ones) that the NHTSA governs. Some of our members may be interested in at least watching for ones that affect their personal vehicles. You can sign up for them below.

Recall Notification by Email | Safercar.gov | NHTSA

I usually post the ones I see that may affect trailers, or personal tow vehicles in another trailer forum I frequent. If others don't think it is a waste of forum space, I will use this topic to post the ones I get here so you can see if you have any on your vehicles.

Here is one I got this morning on Goodyears:

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T003
Synopsis:
Goodyear is recalling certain Wrangler Silent Armor tires, sizes LT235/80R17 LRE, LT325/60R18 LRE, LT275/70R18 LRE, LT265/70R17 LRE, LT245/75R17 LRE, and LT285/70R17 LRD, produced from the 9th week of 2009, through the 22nd week of 2009 (March 31st through May 31st). These tires may experience a partial tread area separation under certain severe usage conditions. Partial tread separation could lead to vehicle damage when the separated tread strikes the vehicle. A tread separation could also cause a tire failure that could result in a motor vehicle crash. Goodyear will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before March 22, 2012. Owners may contact Goodyear at 1-800-592-3267. For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T003.


Here is one from last month on some Toyos, but this will be a car tire.


NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T002
Synopsis:
Toyo Tire is recalling certain Toyo Extensa A/S tires, size P225/60R16 97T, produced from September 20, 2009, through November 6, 2010. Some of these tires may have been produced with a kink in the bead area. Under certain circumstances, the kink may eventually lead to a crack in the bead area, which is near the rim. If a crack develops and is left undetected, the tire may fail, potentially causing loss of vehicle control and a crash, which could result in injury or death. Toyo Tire will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about February 2, 2012. Owners may contact Toyo Tire at 1-800-442-8696 (6:30am to 5pm Pacific time) (9:30am to 8pm Eastern time). For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T002.


Also we have an addendum to this for our Canadian members:


Toyo Tire Canada Inc. is recalling approximately 1,884 Toyo Extensa A/S tires sold in Canada since September 2009 because of a possible manufacturing problem that could lead to cracks in the bead area and potentially to tire failure.

The recall is an extension of one disclosed earlier this week by Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp. involving approximately 68,763 Extensa A/S tires sold in the U.S.


The tires being recalled are from Toyo’s plant in White, Ga., during a period starting in the 38th week of 2009 and lasting through the 44th week of 2010, Toyo said.


The tires are identified by the Tire Indentification Number (TIN) 3809 to 4410, molded into tire’s sidewall.

 

[SaskCampers]

Good info, thanks for posting it here.

 

[TURBS]

sticky so it doesn't get buried

 

[wmtire]

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T004
Synopsis:
GTC North America, Inc., (GTC) is recalling certain Advance Extra Grip AR215 light truck radial tires, size P235/75R15, produced from September 2008 through December 2009. Some of the subject tires experience blistering or bubbles on the tire's sidewall. These tires fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles." These tires may experience blistering on their sidewall that, with extended use, could lead to tread chunking with belt edge exposure and possible air loss, thereby increasing the potential risk of property damage, personal injury, or a crash. GTC will notify owners, and replace the noncompliant tires with a similar tire free of charge. Free mounting and balancing will also be included, as applicable. The safety recall is expected to begin during March 2012. Owners may contact GTC at 1-330-498-5000. For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T004.

 

[rockwood06]

I posted this on 2-27-12 under the title "BEWARE", I am happy it was reposted.

 

[wmtire]

These will be passenger vehicle car tires. There isn't really a danger per se with these tires, just that the partial/full DOT number with date code wasn't placed on the tires. These tires were actually ordered recalled by the NHTSA in 2009 and 2010, but Yokohama appealed the recall. The NHTSA denied both appeals last month.

I am surmising, if it's the date code that is actually missing, you really couldn't tell when the tire was manufactured.......so you get the tires replaced if the date code isn't on either sidewall, but it may be something else wrong with the markings.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09T014
Synopsis:
Certain Yokohama replacement tires, size 205/50R16 A680 87V, manufactured between September 1, 2007, and November 28, 2009, fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles." The molded markings on one sidewall do not contain the complete Tire Identification Number (TIN) or partial (TIN) as required. The lack of a tin on both sides of the tire could make it more difficult for consumers to identify these tires if, in the future, a safety-related performance issue were to be discovered. As a consequence, there is a risk that the tires would not be removed from service, which, in turn, could increase the risk of a vehicle crash. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about April 6, 2012. Owners may contact Yokohama Campaign Service Center at 1-888-801-4162. For more information for this particular recall, please go to 09T014.


NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 10T001
Synopsis:
Certain Yokohama Tires, size P215/60R15 AVID H4S 93H, manufactured between December 2, 2007, and September 19, 2009, fail to conform to the tire identification requirement Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles." The molded markings on one sidewall do not contain the complete tire identification number (tin) or partial (tin) as required. The lack of a tin on both sides of the tire could make it more difficult for consumers to identify these tires if, in the future, a safety-related performance issue were to be discovered. As a consequence, there is a risk that the tires would not be removed from service, which, in turn, could increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Yokohama's petition for relief from remedy based on its belief that the noncompliance was inconsequential to motor vehicle safety was denied by NHTSA on February 16, 2012. Accordingly, Yokohama will conduct a safety recall campaign. It will notify registered owners and provide free replacement tires. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about April 6, 2012. Owners may contact Yokohama Campaign Service Center at 1-888-801-4162. For more information for this particular recall, please go to 10T001.

 

[wmtire]

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T007
Synopsis:
Del-Nat Tire Corporation (Del-Nat) is recalling certain Chaparral Radial XT tires, size P235/75R15, produced from September 2008 through December 2009. Some of the subject tires experience blistering or bubbles on the tire's sidewall. These tires fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles." These tires may experience blistering on their sidewall that, with extended use, could lead to tread chunking with belt edge exposure and possible air loss, thereby increasing the potential risk of a crash. Del-Nat will notify owners, and dealers will replace the noncompliant tires free of charge. Free mounting and balancing will also be included, as applicable. The recall is expected to begin on April 9, 2012. Owners may contact Del-Nat Tire Corporation’s Consumer Relations Department at 1-901-775-8125. For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T007.

 

[wmtire]

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T006
Synopsis:
PT. Multistrada Arah Sarana is recalling certain Achilles Desert Hawk A/P light truck tires, sizes LT215/85R16 115/112L 10PR, LT235/85R16 120/116L 10PR, LT225/75R16 115/112L 10PR, produced between January 2010 and November 2011, and Radar Radial RLT-9 light truck radial tires produced from December 30, 2009, through January 31, 2011. The Achilles tires were produced with a narrow bead design which can cause blistering on the lower sidewall. The Radar tires have defective sidewall design which may lead to tread separation. Accordingly, the tires fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles." These tires may experience blistering on their sidewall or tread separation that may cause sudden loss of air, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. PT. Multistrada Arah Sarana will notify owners, and replace the noncompliant tires with a similar tire free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during April 2012. Owners may contact PT. Multistrada Arah Sarana Customer Hotline at 1-800-944-8414. For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T006.




NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T008
Synopsis:
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (Cooper) is recalling certain Discoverer H/T tires, size LT245/75R16, manufactured from February 12, 2012, through March 10, 2012. Some of the subject tires may have been produced with an incorrect load range, maximum permissible inflation pressure, and maximum load molded onto the intended inner sidewall. Therefore, the affected tires fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires For Light Vehicles." Inaccurate tire labeling may lead to the tire being over-loaded and/or under-inflated, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Cooper will notify owners, and dealers will replace the noncompliant tires free of charge. Free mounting and balancing will also be included, as applicable. The recall is expected to begin on April 11, 2012. Owners may contact Cooper Tire & Rubber Company’s Consumer Relations Department at 1-800-854-6288. Cooper’s recall number is 155. For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T008.

 

[wmtire]

This tire recall affects bus tire sizes, which some of our Class A members could have on theirs.



NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T009
Synopsis:
Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain Michelin XZU3 LRJ, size 305/85R22.5, and Michelin XZU2 LRJ, size 12R22.5, tires produced between October 23, 2005, and September 3, 2011; and Michelin XM505 LRJ, size 305/85R22.5, tires produced between April 18, 2010, and May 8, 2010, and January 23, 2011, and February 12, 2011. These tires have a casing that may experience a loss of integrity and, in some cases, have rapid air loss. Rapid air loss of the tire while the vehicle is in use, could result in a vehicle crash. Michelin will provide information to customers on how to obtain replacement tires. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about April 30, 2012. For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T009.
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[wmtire]

Here are two recalls I received this morning. The second recall has the same tire listed in the first recall....which is a good example of showing how different brands are made by the same plants. Bad thing is, looking at the DOT code for the Sigma tires, they all came from the Cooper Tire plant in Texarkana, Arkansas. (American made).........which I am assuming produced all of these.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T010
Synopsis:
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (Cooper) is recalling certain Cooper brand Discoverer H/T tires, sizes LT235/85R16 and P265/70R17; Discoverer LSX, size 265/70R17; and Mastercraft Courser HTR, size LT235/85R16. Also included in this recall are tires branded as Del-Nat Delta A/S Sierradial or National A/S Commando, size 265/70R17; Pep Boys Definity Dakota H/T, size P265/70R17; and TBC Sigma Stampede Radial SUV, size P265/70R17. Contaminated rubber may have been used in the tread compound which could result in tread separation. Tread separation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Cooper 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 June 15, 2012. Owners may contact Cooper Tire & Rubber Company’s Consumer Relations Department at 1-800-854-6288. Cooper’s recall number is 156. For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T010.


NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T011
Synopsis:
TBC Corporation (TBC) is recalling certain Sigma Stampede Radial SUV tires, size P265/70R17, equipped with DOT code UTT6TX60112. Contaminated rubber may have been used in the tread compound which could result in tread separation. Tread separation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. 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 2, 2012. Owners may contact TBC at 1-901-363-8030. TBC’s recall number is 156. For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T011.

 

[wmtire]

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T014
Synopsis:
TBC Corporation (TBC) is recalling certain Mirada Cross Tour SLX and Big Foot Big O S/T, sizes 235/70R16 and 265/70R17 tires 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. If left in service, the crack/separation could grow and rapid air loss may occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. 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. For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T014.

 

[wmtire]

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T019
Synopsis:
Michelin is recalling certain BF Goodrich Commercial T/A A/S LRE and Uniroyal Laredo HD/H LRE tires, sizes LT235/85R16 120 Q and LT245/75R16 120 Q. These tires may develop a separation at the tread/belt edge. Tread/belt separation of the tire while the vehicle is in use can result in rapid air loss which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Michelin will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, August 6, 2012. Owners may contact Michelin Consumer Care at 1-800-637-5527. For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T019.

EDIT: These are some pretty common tires and will most likely affect some of our members here as they were produced from the 13th week of 2010..... till the 29th week of 2012.

Here is a link from Michelin that shows the DOT codes and dates for the tires affected:

http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/voluntarysafetyrecall

 

[wmtire]

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T020
Synopsis:
Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc. (Kumho) is recalling certain Kumho Solus KH25 passenger car tires, size 225/45R17, produced in the weeks of 3411 through 2512 (August 21, 2011 through June 23, 2012). The affected tires could develop cracking in the sidewall, which could result in air loss. Rapid air loss while the vehicle is in use may result in a tire failure that could cause a crash. Kumho will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2012. Owners may contact Kumho at 1-909-428-3999. For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T020.

 

[wmtire]

This tire size would be on Class A/Coaches

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T021
Synopsis:
Hercules Tire & Rubber Company (Hercules) is recalling certain H502 radial medium tubeless truck tires, size 315/80R22.5 Load Range J, produced in the DOT week ending dates 5211 thru 2112. The affected tires may have been produced with an insufficient tire liner gauge (thickness) due to an improperly working machine. The presence of this condition may precipitate the formation of voids (U crack) which could result in early life sidewall separations, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Hercules will notify owners and the tires will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, August 17, 2012. Owners may contact Hercules toll-free at 1-800-677-3573. For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T021.

 

[wmtire]

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T023
Synopsis:

Certain Vogue Tyre & Rubber Company (Vogue) Custom Built tires, size 225/50R17, and Signature V tires, sizes 225/50R17, 235/50R18, and 245/45R18, produced in the weeks of 0112-3212 (January 1, 2012 through August 11, 2012) fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles." The tires do not have the full tire identification number (TIN) branded on the tire's outboard sidewall, as required by the standard. In the event of a safety recall, tires missing a TIN from the outboard sidewall cannot be readily identified. Vogue will notify owners, and dealers will replace the noncompliant tires free of charge. Vogue has not provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Vogue at 1-800-323-1466.

For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T023.

 

[MilCop4523]

So why does Trail Express not get hit with a massive recall?
I was looking at this trailer in Maine last weekend. a 2011 model that my 1/2 ton could haul without effort.

When i checked the tires guess what.....
U guessed it.
They were cracked. and not in a hidden inside location.

What would surely start out as an enjoyable vacation for someone will most undoubtedly end up as the perfect storm.

 

[Ouiser]

I wouldn't wait on contact from one of the tire companies if you have one that is involved.

I had tires from the BFG recall. Neither of the 2 dealers I bought the tires from had registered them with BFG so they did not know I had bought them

 

[wmtire]

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T025
Synopsis:
Yokohama Tire Corporation (Yokohama) is recalling certain AVID Touring S tires, size 215/65R16 98T SL, produced between February 2009 and April 2009. The tires may have been produced with an irregular geometry in the casing turn up area above the tire bead in the lower sidewall. This irregular geometry may lead to a lower sidewall crack resulting in a rapid loss of tire inflation. Rapid air loss while the vehicle is in use may result in a tire failure that could cause a crash. Yokohama will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, October 20, 2012. Owners may contact Yokohama at 1-800-423-4544. For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T025.

 

[wmtire]

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13T002
Synopsis:
Hercules Tire & Rubber Company (Hercules Tire) is recalling certain Hercules ALL TRAC A/T 10-ply Load Range E tires, sizes LT215/85R16 115/112S, DOT Serial Numbers JEHMECL5008-4010; LT235/85R16 120/116S, DOT Serial Numbers JEKMECL4708-4010; LT245/75R16 120/116S DOT Serial Numbers JEJKECL4608-4010; LT265/75R16 123/120S, DOT Serial Numbers JENKECL4808-4010; LT265/70R17 121/118S, DOT Serial Numbers JENJFCL5108-4010; LT245/75R17 121/118S, DOT Serial Numbers JELKFCL5008-4010 and LT225/75R16 115/112S, DOT Serial Numbers JEJKECL5108-4010.

These tires can experience in-service belt and tread separations. Should a separation occur, the driver could lose control of the vehicle without warning, which could increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Hercules Tire will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge, including mounting and balancing. The recall is expected to begin during February 2013. Owners may contact Hercules Tire at 1-888-965-5795 or by email: alltracresponse@HerculesTire.com for more information. Owners may contact Hercules Tire at 1-419-425-6400 for more information. Hercules Tire's recall campaign number is 01-2013.

For more information for this particular recall, please go to 13T002.

 

[wmtire]

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13T003
Synopsis:
Federal Corporation is recalling certain Couragia A/T tires, size P265/75R16 116S, DOT Serial Numbers UX77 3210-UX770813. In the affected tires, excessive heat causes tread shoulder chunking. Thus, these tires fail to conform to the durability test requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles." Tire shoulder tread chunking could cause a tire failure and increase the risk of a crash. Federal Corporation will notify owners and will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin at the end of April 2013.

For more information for this particular recall, please go to 13T003.