Michelin North America, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2012

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Michelin North America, Inc. in 2012. See the details of the recalls below.

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July 25, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Tread/Belt Separation

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.

NHTSA ID: 12T019000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 799,900

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 13, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LOSS OF CASING INTEGRITY/RAPID AIR LOSS

MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC. (MICHELIN) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MICHELIN XZU3 LRJ, SIZE 305/85R22.5, AND MICHELIN XZU2 LRJ, SIZE 12R22.5, TIRES PRODUCED BETWEEN OCTOBER 23, 2005, AND SEPTEMBER 3, 2011; AND MICHELIN XM505 LRJ, SIZE 305/85R22.5, TIRES PRODUCED BETWEEN APRIL 18, 2010, AND MAY 8, 2010, AND JANUARY 23, 2011, AND FEBRUARY 12, 2011. THESE TIRES HAVE A CASING THAT MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF INTEGRITY AND, IN SOME CASES, HAVE RAPID AIR LOSS.

NHTSA ID: 12T009000

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# of Units Affected: 73,645

Consequence Summary:

RAPID AIR LOSS OF THE TIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

MICHELIN WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION TO CUSTOMERS ON HOW TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICHELIN AT 1-888-847-8475.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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