Defective Tires

Weekly Automotive Recall Spotlight: Michelin, Nissan Announce Safety Recalls
Friday, April 27, 2012 - 16:55

Michelin Tire Recall

Last Friday, April 20, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) acknowledged the voluntary recall of 77,775 Michelin bus tires due to a “casing that may experience a loss of integrity and, in some cases, have rapid air loss.”  This rapid tire air loss, also known as a blowout, increases the risk of a loss of vehicle control and crash. 

Major Tire Safety Recalls Continue this Year
Friday, April 13, 2012 - 15:53

It has been a busy March and April for tire manufacturers and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).  Several tire makers have recently initiated substantial recalls for manufacturing defects that can greatly increase the risk of a potentially deadly crash. 

Over 12,000 Light Truck Tires Recalled Due to Potential Failure and Crash Risk
Monday, March 12, 2012 - 12:45
Late last week GTC North America, Inc. and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall of 12,289 Advance Extra Grip AR215 light truck tires.  “Light truck” refers to any motor vehicle with a combined curb and payload weight of 8,500 pounds or less and includes pickup trucks, vans, minivans, and sport utility vehicles.
Toyo Tires Recalled Over Defect that May Lead to Failure and Crashes
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 16:58

Today Toyo Tires U.S.A. Corp announced a safety recall for approximately 68,763 Toyo Extensa A/S tires. This recall affects only specific tires in the Extensa line that are size P225/60R16 and marked “Made in the USA" on the sidewall.

These defective tires were produced in Toyo’s Georgia manufacturing plant and are further identified by the last four digits of the Tire Identification Number (TIN), which ranges from 3890 to 4410. They were manufactured from September 29, 2009 to November 6, 2010.

Shandong Yongtai Negotiator Tires Recalled for Crash Risk, Potential Lawsuits
Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 15:38

The National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently issued a recall notice for selected Negotiator Commercial H/T tires. The manufacturer, ITR USA Inc., first reported the issue on July 11, 2011. The recall affects all Negotiator Commercial H/T tires sizes LT265/75R16 and LT235/85R16.

The NHTSA explains that these tires were manufactured between April, 2009 and May 31, 2011. According to ITR USA, the voluntary recall of more than 50,000 tires is due to bubbling or blistering which has been seen along the sidewalls of some of these tires.

Firestone Recalls Popular Tires Over Separation Dangers
Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 13:40

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO) estimated last year that approximately 127,000 Firestone FR380 tires had been sold in the United States replacement market through June 2009, thusly adding these tires to the company's recent recall at the time. The company also reported that there could have been even more that were distributed to the Canadian replacement market.

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