The defect
CERTAIN BFGOODRICH LAND TERRAIN P235/75R15 TIRES, MANUFACTURED DURING THE WEEKS OF FEBRUARY 29 AND THROUGH AUGUST 19, 2004, ARE MISSING THE TIRE TREADWEAR INDICATOR REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES.
The risk
OWNERS WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED THAT THEIR TIRES ARE WEARING OUT AND MAY CONTINUE TO DRIVE ON UNSAFE WORN TIRES.
The remedy
MICHELIN WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BFGOODRICH TIRES AT 1-877-788-8899.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 109
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Bfgoodrich | Land Terrain | — |
Tire recalls in 2005
NHTSA received 8 tire recall campaigns in 2005, covering up to 134,839 tires. With 41,797 tires, this campaign ranks 2 of 8 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 |
| 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 |
| 04T012000 29 Jun 2004 | B.F.Goodrich | 558 |
| 04T002000 13 Feb 2004 | Michelin | 221 |
| 03T001000 20 Mar 2003 | X Radial | 650 |