Hazard
TREAD SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, 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 BEGAN ON JULY 5, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TBC AT 1-901-363-8030.
Units
943 units
Description
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 to do
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.
Product
TBC SIGMA STAMPEDE RADIAL SUV
Manufacturer(s)
TBC Corporation
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →