Tire Recall for Tow Vehicles

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

Yes I too have had excellent luck with Michelins and buy them anytime I can do so reasonably.

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.

These are some common tire sizes, and our members may have them on their vehicles, so please take a look:

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13T006
Synopsis:
Michelin Tire is recalling certain:

Latitude Tour P255/70 R18 (DOT TIN B9YU99CX and DOT date range 1313 through 2113)

and P255/60 R19 108 S (DOT TIN B9R1W3WX and DOT date range 1913 through 2113),
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X Radial LT2 P265/65 R18 112 T (DOT TIN B9KA003X and DOT date range 0513 through 2113)

and P275/55 R20 111 T (DOT TIN B99Y001X and DOT date range 0513 through 2113),
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LTX M/S2 RBL P275/55 R20 111 T (DOT TIN B99Y56EX and DOT date range 3812 through 2113),

LTX M/S2 ORWL P265/60 R18 109 T (DOT TIN B95E788X and DOT date range 1513 through 2113),

LTX M/S2 tires P265/65 R18 112 T (DOT TIN B9XP001X and DOT date range 0513 through 2113).

Due to a perforation in the sidewall, the tires may lose pressure while driving. A loss of tire air pressure may lead to sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Michelin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected tires free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by the end of July 2013. Owners may contact Michelin Consumer Care at 1-855-851-4951. For more information for this particular recall, please go to 13T006.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13T007
Synopsis:

Beijing Capital Tyre Co. (BCT) is recalling certain Autoguard LT245/75R16 tires manufactured June 25th, 2012, through November 11th, 2012. These tires failed the endurance test standards of FMVSS 139 and contain incorrect maximum load load data on the sidewall. Thus, these tires fail to to comply to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles." During use, the tires may crack in the tread area leading to sudden air loss, and tire failure. Additionally, owners may unknowingly overload the tires which may lead to tire failure. Either condition increases the risk of a crash. Beijing Capital Tyre will notify owners and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Tire Group International, Inc., BCT's U.S. contact, at 1-305-696-0096 extension 5538.

For more information for this particular recall, please go to 13T007.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13T008

Synopsis:
Hankook Tire America Corp. (Hankook) is recalling certain Dynapro MT LT325/60R18 RT03 tires manufactured August 22, 2011, through September 22, 2013. The affected tires may develop a separation at the tread/belt edge. Tread separation can result in tire failure and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Hankook will notify owners and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2013. Owners may contact Hankook at 1-800-466-5665. For more information for this particular recall, please go to 13T008.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13T009

Synopsis:
Yokohama Tire Corporation (Yokohama) is recalling certain 7.50R16 RY215 tires manufactured January 1, 2006, through August 1, 2011. These tires are missing the "DOT" prefix, the required load/inflation information and do not list the material and number of structural plies. Thus, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, No. 119, "New Pneumatic Tires for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) and Motorcycles." Without load/inflation markings, owners may overload the tire which could result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Yokohama will notify owners and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by late November 2013. Owners may contact Yokohama at 1-800-423-4544. For more information for this particular recall, please go to 13T009.