TBC Corporation: Safety Recalls in 2006

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by TBC Corporation in 2006. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 20, 2006

(Campaign #: 147)

BELT SEPARATION

CERTAIN TBC CORPORATION TIRES OF VARIOUS MODELS LISTED ABOVE MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 6 AND AUGUST 19, 2006 (DOT SERIAL WEEKS 3206 AND 3306.) SOME OF THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH NON-CONFORMING BELT WIRE COAT STOCK. IF PLACED IN SERVICE, THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY DEVELOP A BELT SEPARATION DUE TO A REDUCED ABILITY TO PREVENT CORROSION OF THE STEEL WIRES IN AN INSTANCE WHERE MOISTURE REACHES THE STEEL BELT.

NHTSA ID: 06T027000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 15,208

Consequence Summary:

A BELT SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

TBC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TBC CORPORATION CONSUMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT AT 901-541-3616.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 28, 2006

(Campaign #: 145)

ACCELERATED BELT DEGRADATION

CERTAIN TBC CORPORATION, BRAND NAME, BIG "O" TIRE INC., MESA C/T TIRES, SIZE LT285/75R16, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 7, 2004, AND JANUARY 14, 2006. THESE TIRES MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE RUBBER COVERAGE OF THE BELT EDGE DUE TO LOW TREAD GAUGE IN THE SHOULDER SLOT AREA OF THE TIRE. WHEN THIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE CRACKING AT THE BASE OF THE SHOULDER SLOTS RESULTING IN EXPOSED BELT WIRE WHICH COULD LEAD TO ACCELERATED BELT DEGRADATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A SEPARATION. IF THE SEPARATION IS NOT DETECTED, CONTINUED USE MAY CAUSE THE PLY CORDS TO BREAK AND THE TUBELESS LINER TO TEAR AND LOSE THE INFLATING AIR.

NHTSA ID: 06T006000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 2,974

Consequence Summary:

LOSS OF AIR MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

TBC CORPORATION WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS ARE BEING WARNED TO AVOID DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS UNTIL THE TIRES HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TBC CORPORATION 'S QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT AT 901-363-8030.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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