NHTSA recall 12T011000 · Tires
Tires › Tread/belt
Reported Jun 19, 2012943 vehicles affectedTBC CORPORATIONMaker’s number 156Built Jan 1, 2012 – Jan 7, 2012
The defect
Tbc corporation (tbc) IS recalling certain sigma stampede radial SUV, size p265/70r17, equipped with dot code utt6tx60112. contaminated rubber may have been used in the tread compound which could result in tread separation.
The risk
Tread separation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Tbc will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires free of charge. free mounting and balancing will also be included, as applicable. the recall began on july 5, 2012. owners may contact tbc at 1-901-363-8030.