NHTSA recall 04T012000 · Tires
Tires
Reported Jun 29, 2004558 vehicles affectedMICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
The defect
Certain bf goodrich g-force t/a kdw tires, size 305/50r20 120V, built during dot weeks 18 through 28, 2003. these tires fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, new pneumatic tires. these tires failed the strength test portion of the standard and fail following impact with road hazards.
The risk
Failure of the tire while in use can result in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Michelin will notify its customers and replace the tires free of charge. owner notification began july 14, 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact michelin at 1-800-847-3435.