| Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size: BIG FOOT / BIG O S/T / 235/70R16 BIG FOOT / BIG O S/T / 265/70R17 MIRADA / CROSS TOUR SLX / 235/70R16 MIRADA / CROSS TOUR SLX / 265/70R17 |
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Manufacturer: TBC CORPORATION
Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 28, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12T014000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: TIRES:SIDEWALL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 72,938
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
IF LEFT IN SERVICE, THE CRACK/SEPARATION COULD GROW AND RAPID AIR LOSS MAY OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
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.
i just had a side wall blowout with my 225/50 r16 91v mirada rear tire.Do i qualify for the rebate? The tires are on an antique 1990 porsche.The tires have very little mileage on them