The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12T014000·Announced 2012-06-29

TBC Recalls Mirada and Big Foot Tires Due to Sidewall Separation Risk

TBC Corporation is recalling specific Mirada and Big Foot tires due to a manufacturing anomaly that may cause sidewall cracks or separation, potentially leading to rapid air loss and vehicle crashes.

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 sidewall separation) that could lead to rapid air loss and vehicle crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

TBC Corporation is recalling certain Mirada Cross Tour SLX and Big Foot/Big O S/T tires in sizes 235/70R16 and 265/70R17. These tires were manufactured between January 2009 and January 2011 (weeks 0409 through 0411). The recall affects 72,938 units.

The tires possess a manufacturing anomaly that may result in a crack or separation in the lower sidewall. If left in service, this crack or separation could grow, causing rapid air loss and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

TBC will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires free of charge, including free mounting and balancing where applicable. The recall began on July 10, 2012. Owners may contact TBC at 1-901-363-8030 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:SIDEWALL recall
Manufacturer
TBC CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
72,938

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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