Michelin North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15T016000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15T016000 by Michelin North America, Inc.. Affecting bfgoodrich commercial t/a all-season tire size lt275/70r18 125/122q lre, bfgoodrich commercial t/a all-season 2 sizes lt275/70r18 125/122r lre, lt235/80r17 120/117r lre, lt265/70r17 121/118r lre, lt245/75r17 121/118r lre, lt245/70r17 119/116r lre, and bfgoodrich rugged terrain t/a sizes lt275/70r18 125/122r lre and lt275/65r18 123/120r lre Includes 104,000 affected units, Rapid Air Loss Due to Bead Area Sidewall Rupture, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

bfgoodrich commercial t/a all-season tire size lt275/70r18 125/122q lre, bfgoodrich commercial t/a all-season 2 sizes lt275/70r18 125/122r lre, lt235/80r17 120/117r lre, lt265/70r17 121/118r lre, lt245/75r17 121/118r lre, lt245/70r17 119/116r lre, and bfgoodrich rugged terrain t/a sizes lt275/70r18 125/122r lre and lt275/65r18 123/120r lre

Defect Summary

Michelin north america, inc. (mna) is recalling certain bfgoodrich commercial t/a all-season tire size lt275/70r18 125/122q lre, bfgoodrich commercial t/a all-season 2 sizes lt275/70r18 125/122r lre, lt235/80r17 120/117r lre, lt265/70r17 121/118r lre, lt245/75r17 121/118r lre, lt245/70r17 119/116r lre, and bfgoodrich rugged terrain t/a sizes lt275/70r18 125/122r lre and lt275/65r18 123/120r lre. the affected tires may experience rapid air loss due to a rupture in the sidewall in the bead area.

Corrective Action

Mna will notify owners, and dealers will provide similar replacement tires free of charge. The recall began on august 24, 2015. Owners may contact bfgoodrich consumer care at 1-866-524-2638.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15T016000
Manufacturer: Michelin North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-08-10T00:00:00
Subject: Rapid air loss due to bead area sidewall rupture
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 104,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Tire
Defect Summary: Michelin north america, inc. (mna) is recalling certain bfgoodrich commercial t/a all-season tire size lt275/70r18 125/122q lre, bfgoodrich commercial t/a all-season 2 sizes lt275/70r18 125/122r lre, lt235/80r17 120/117r lre, lt265/70r17 121/118r lre, lt245/75r17 121/118r lre, lt245/70r17 119/116r lre, and bfgoodrich rugged terrain t/a sizes lt275/70r18 125/122r lre and lt275/65r18 123/120r lre. the affected tires may experience rapid air loss due to a rupture in the sidewall in the bead area.
Consequence Summary: If the tire sidewall ruptures during use resulting in a rapid air loss, it can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Mna will notify owners, and dealers will provide similar replacement tires free of charge. The recall began on august 24, 2015. Owners may contact bfgoodrich consumer care at 1-866-524-2638.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 16.53

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