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SevereNHTSA·10T006000·Announced 2010-03-05

TBC Corporation Recalls Cyclone Radial SUV Tires for Tread Defects

TBC Corporation is recalling specific Cyclone Radial SUV tires due to tread chunking that may cause vehicle damage or loss of control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire tread separation) that may result in loss of control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

TBC Corporation has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about a noncompliance in certain Cyclone Radial SUV tires. The affected tires are size 245/70R17 and were produced between November 15 and December 19, 2009. These tires fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, which governs new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles.

The defect involves the development of tread chunking or cracking in the tread shoulder area at various mileages. Tread chunks may separate from the tire casing, which could result in body damage to the vehicle. Additionally, the separation may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, potentially resulting in a crash.

TBC will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. The safety recall began on March 5, 2010. Owners may contact Cooper Tire Customer Relations toll-free at 1-800-854-6288 or TBC Corporation at 1-800-739-7698. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
TBC CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
546

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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