BFGoodrich Announces Voluntary Recall

BFGoodrich Tires is recalling 46,000 passenger and light truck tires after its quality system alerted the company to a condition initially affecting ride quality, but which could possibly result in steel belt separation if not addressed. To date, there have been no accidents or injuries reported and no property damage claims filed. However, the company’s investigation indicates there may be similar performance issues with up to 3,500 tires, representing six tire brands. In order to reclaim the tires, the company is recalling all potentially affected tires produced during the same period.

“This decision was made based on six tires returned from service prematurely after consumers experienced tire vibration, noise and ride comfort issues,” explained Michel Default, quality director for BFGoodrich Tire Manufacturing.

“Based on our analysis of these returned tires, we’ve discovered an issue with one of the semi-finished products sent to our Ft. Wayne, Indiana facility and used in the production of up to 3,500 tires at the end of the 15th week and beginning of the 16th week (April) this year. That issue has been addressed and corrected. Fortunately, the issue was identified very early and we are acting in a comprehensive manner to assure consumer satisfaction and safety.”

BFGoodrich Tires has informed Transport Canada and NHTSA in the U.S. of its recall campaign and has also communicated with dealers, wholesalers and consumers potentially impacted. All recalled tires will be replaced free of charge and returned to BFGoodrich Tires. The recalled tires have Department of Transportation tire identification numbers that begin with DOT BF and end with the last four digits 1504 or 1604. The DOT codes are found on the inner or outer sidewall of the tire just above the wheel rim and are printed in small type (less than half an inch tall). There are no issues with tires manufactured outside of these DOT weeks. Any consumer who believes they are affected by the recall should not wait to receive notification but should call BFGoodrich Tires at 1-888-871-6666 or Uniroyal Tire at 1-888-871-7777 or return to their point of purchase for a free inspection and replacement of affected tires. Additional information, including details on how to determine which tires are affected, can be found online at www.bfgoodrichtires.com/recall and www.uniroyal.com/recall .