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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 109
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| B.F.Goodrich | 305/50R20 120V | — |
Tire recalls in 2004
NHTSA received 17 tire recall campaigns in 2004, covering up to 571,290 tires. With 558 tires, this campaign ranks 9 of 17 by size that year.
More from Michelin North America, Inc.
11 tire recall campaigns filed by Michelin North America, Inc.; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 12T019000 25 Jul 2012 | BF Goodrich,Uniroyal | 799,900 |
| 12T009000 13 Apr 2012 | Michelin | 73,645 |
| 09T002000 16 Jan 2009 | Michelin | 784 |
| 07T004000 21 Jun 2007 | Michelin | 19,924 |
| 05T024000 27 Dec 2005 | Michelin | 4,600 |
| 05T002000 4 Feb 2005 | Bfgoodrich | 41,797 |
| 04T023000 22 Dec 2004 | Freightliner,Michelin,Sterling,Thomas | 4,000 |
| 04T021000 28 Sept 2004 | 109S Medalist Trail A/P,109S Phantom Ap,112S Uniroyal Laredo A/S,114S Uniroyal Laredo Awp,American Prospector Ap,B.F.Goodrich | 46,000 |
| 04T002000 13 Feb 2004 | Michelin | 221 |
| 03T001000 20 Mar 2003 | X Radial | 650 |