The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12T019000·Announced 2012-07-25

Michelin Recalls BF Goodrich and Uniroyal Tires for Tread Separation

Michelin North America is recalling specific BF Goodrich and Uniroyal tires due to a risk of tread/belt separation that could cause rapid air loss and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (tread/belt separation) that can lead to rapid air loss and increased crash risk, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Michelin North America, Inc. is recalling approximately 799,900 BF Goodrich Commercial T/A A/S and Uniroyal Laredo HD/H tires. The affected tires are sizes LT235/85R16 120 Q Load Range E and LT245/75R16 120 Q Load Range E. These tires may develop a separation at the tread/belt edge.

Tread/belt separation of the tire while the vehicle is in use can result in rapid air loss, which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. The safety recall began on August 6, 2012.

Owners will be notified by BF Goodrich and Uniroyal, and dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. Owners may contact the Tire Consumer Care line at 1-800-637-5527 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
799,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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