Tbc Corporation | NHTSA Recall #06T006000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06T006000 by Tbc Corporation. Includes 2,974 affected units, ACCELERATED BELT DEGRADATION, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain tbc corporation, brand name, big "o" tire inc., mesa c/t tires, size lt285/75r16, manufactured between november 7, 2004, and january 14, 2006. these tires may not have adequate rubber coverage of the belt edge due to low tread gauge in the shoulder slot area of the tire. when this condition exists, it may eventually cause cracking at the base of the shoulder slots resulting in exposed belt wire which could lead to accelerated belt degradation, which could result in a separation. if the separation is not detected, continued use may cause the ply cords to break and the tubeless liner to tear and lose the inflating air.

Corrective Action

Tbc corporation will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. owners are being warned to avoid driving at highway speeds until the tires have been inspected and replaced. the recall began on march 6, 2006. owners may contact tbc corporation 's quality assurance department at 901-363-8030.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06T006000

Manufacturer: Tbc Corporation

Report Received Date: 2006-02-28T00:00:00

Subject: Accelerated belt degradation

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 2,974

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 145

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Certain tbc corporation, brand name, big "o" tire inc., mesa c/t tires, size lt285/75r16, manufactured between november 7, 2004, and january 14, 2006. these tires may not have adequate rubber coverage of the belt edge due to low tread gauge in the shoulder slot area of the tire. when this condition exists, it may eventually cause cracking at the base of the shoulder slots resulting in exposed belt wire which could lead to accelerated belt degradation, which could result in a separation. if the separation is not detected, continued use may cause the ply cords to break and the tubeless liner to tear and lose the inflating air.

Consequence Summary: Loss of air may cause the driver to lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Tbc corporation will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. owners are being warned to avoid driving at highway speeds until the tires have been inspected and replaced. the recall began on march 6, 2006. owners may contact tbc corporation 's quality assurance department at 901-363-8030.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-8q2s-2j27-97tp

NHTSA ID: 06T006000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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