Tire Recall for Tow Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T014
Synopsis:
TBC Corporation (TBC) is recalling certain Mirada Cross Tour SLX and Big Foot Big O S/T, sizes 235/70R16 and 265/70R17 tires 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. If left in service, the crack/separation could grow and rapid air loss may occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. 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.

For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T014.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T019
Synopsis:
Michelin is recalling certain BF Goodrich Commercial T/A A/S LRE and Uniroyal Laredo HD/H LRE tires, sizes LT235/85R16 120 Q and LT245/75R16 120 Q. These tires may develop a separation at the tread/belt edge. Tread/belt separation of the tire while the vehicle is in use can result in rapid air loss which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Michelin will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, August 6, 2012. Owners may contact Michelin Consumer Care at 1-800-637-5527.

For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T019.

EDIT: These are some pretty common tires and will most likely affect some of our members here as they were produced from 2010-2012.
Here is a link from Michelin that shows the DOT codes and dates for the tires affected:

http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/voluntarysafetyrecall

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T020
Synopsis:
Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc. (Kumho) is recalling certain Kumho Solus KH25 passenger car tires, size 225/45R17, produced in the weeks of 3411 through 2512 (August 21, 2011 through June 23, 2012). The affected tires could develop cracking in the sidewall, which could result in air loss. Rapid air loss while the vehicle is in use may result in a tire failure that could cause a crash. Kumho will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2012. Owners may contact Kumho at 1-909-428-3999.

For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T020.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T025
Synopsis:
Yokohama Tire Corporation (Yokohama) is recalling certain AVID Touring S tires, size 215/65R16 98T SL, produced between February 2009 and April 2009. The tires may have been produced with an irregular geometry in the casing turn up area above the tire bead in the lower sidewall. This irregular geometry may lead to a lower sidewall crack resulting in a rapid loss of tire inflation. Rapid air loss while the vehicle is in use may result in a tire failure that could cause a crash. Yokohama will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, October 20, 2012. Owners may contact Yokohama at 1-800-423-4544.

For more information for this particular recall, please go to 12T025.

[jimair1548]

If I've missed it, then set me straight, but I have seen nothing on recalling Michelin tires. I have bought 3 sets of Michelin tires over the years(different vehicles) and have never had a problem with them. They may be a little more pricey, but they ride GREAT, they are quieter than other tires that I have used, and they wear extremely well. Just my thoughts, others may not have had the same experience....jsw

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13T002
Synopsis:
Hercules Tire & Rubber Company (Hercules Tire) is recalling certain Hercules ALL TRAC A/T 10-ply Load Range E tires, sizes LT215/85R16 115/112S, DOT Serial Numbers JEHMECL5008-4010; LT235/85R16 120/116S, DOT Serial Numbers JEKMECL4708-4010; LT245/75R16 120/116S DOT Serial Numbers JEJKECL4608-4010; LT265/75R16 123/120S, DOT Serial Numbers JENKECL4808-4010; LT265/70R17 121/118S, DOT Serial Numbers JENJFCL5108-4010; LT245/75R17 121/118S, DOT Serial Numbers JELKFCL5008-4010 and LT225/75R16 115/112S, DOT Serial Numbers JEJKECL5108-4010.

These tires can experience in-service belt and tread separations. Should a separation occur, the driver could lose control of the vehicle without warning, which could increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Hercules Tire will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge, including mounting and balancing. The recall is expected to begin during February 2013. Owners may contact Hercules Tire at 1-888-965-5795 or by email: [email protected] for more information. Owners may contact Hercules Tire at 1-419-425-6400 for more information. Hercules Tire's recall campaign number is 01-2013.

For more information for this particular recall, please go to 13T002.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13T003
Synopsis:
Federal Corporation is recalling certain Couragia A/T tires, size P265/75R16 116S, DOT Serial Numbers UX77 3210-UX770813. In the affected tires, excessive heat causes tread shoulder chunking. Thus, these tires fail to conform to the durability test requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles." Tire shoulder tread chunking could cause a tire failure and increase the risk of a crash. Federal Corporation will notify owners and will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin at the end of April 2013.

For more information for this particular recall, please go to 13T003.