The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15T016000·Announced 2015-08-10

Michelin Recalls BFGoodrich Tires Due to Sidewall Rupture Risk

Michelin is recalling specific BFGoodrich tires because a sidewall rupture in the bead area may cause rapid air loss, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 rupture) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Michelin North America, Inc. is recalling certain BFGoodrich Commercial T/A All-Season and BFGoodrich Rugged Terrain T/A tires. The affected models include specific sizes such as LT275/70R18, LT235/80R17, and LT265/70R17, among others, as detailed in the official recall notice.

The recall is being issued because the affected tires may experience rapid air loss due to a rupture in the sidewall in the bead area. If this rupture occurs during use, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

Owners of the affected tires should contact BFGoodrich Consumer Care at 1-866-524-2638 or their local dealer. Dealers will provide similar replacement tires free of charge. The recall began on August 24, 2015. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:BEAD recall
Manufacturer
Michelin North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
104,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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