Defect Description For Recall
TBC Corporation (TBC) Is Recalling Certain Wild Country Radial Xtx Sport Tires, Size 265/65R18, Manufactured By Cooper Tire And Rubber Company From June 1, 2014, To June 28, 2014 (Weeks 2214-2514). The Affected Tires May Experience Cracking Or Broken Ply Cords In The Lower Sidewall On The White Sidewall Side. As Such, These Tires Fail To Comply With The Regulations Of The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires For Light Vehicles.”
Make Of Vehicle
TBC
Model Of Vehicle
WILD COUNTRY RADIAL XTX SPORT
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
14T010000
Component Description
Tires:Sidewall
Effect Of Defect
A Tire With Sidewall Cracking And Broken Ply Cords May Have A Sudden Loss Of Air Pressure, Increasing The Risk Of Tire Failure And A Crash.
Fix Defect
TBC Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace Any Affected Tires, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 2, 2014. Owners May Contact TBC Customer Service At 1-800-739-7698. TBC’S Number For This Recall Is 159.
Vehicle Manufacturer
TBC Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20140601
End Of Manufacture
20140628
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
388
Date Owners Notified
20140902
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Date Report Received
20140812
Make Campaign Number
159
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
139