The defect
BF Goodrich Commercial T/A A/S and Uniroyal Laredo HD/H tires are being recalled, 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.
The risk
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 remedy
Owners will be notified by BF Goodrich and Uniroyal, and dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. The safety recall began on August 6, 2012. Owners may contact the Tire Consumer Care line at 1-800-637-5527.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| BF Goodrich | Commercial T/A A/S | — |
| Uniroyal | Laredo Hd/H | — |
Tire recalls in 2012
NHTSA received 18 tire recall campaigns in 2012, covering up to 1,136,314 tires. With 799,900 tires, this campaign ranks first 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 04T012000 29 Jun 2004 | B.F.Goodrich | 558 |
| 04T002000 13 Feb 2004 | Michelin | 221 |
| 03T001000 20 Mar 2003 | X Radial | 650 |