Description
TBC Corporation (TBC) is recalling certain Wild Country Radial XTX Sport tires, size 265/65R18, manufactured by Cooper Tire and Rubber Company from June 1, 2014, to June 28, 2014 (weeks 2214-2514). The affected tires may experience cracking or broken ply cords in the lower sidewall on the white sidewall side. As such, these tires fail to comply with the regulations of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires For Light Vehicles."
What to do
TBC will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2014. Owners may contact TBC customer service at 1-800-739-7698. TBC's number for this recall is 159.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →