Michelin recalls 841K BFGoodrich, Uniroyal tires

[CORattler]

Be aware! Go to:http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/07/26...niroyal-tires/

[Ren]

That figures! GGGGGRRRRRRRRRR!

After reading the recall, less than 150 tires out of the 841,000 have been found with the problem. That's like what...less than a quarter of a percent failure rate. I'd like to see the stats on the tire they are going to replace it with before I go though the headache of getting them replaced.

Ugggggg......

[steelpony5555]

Yeah,,, mine fall into that catagory...dag-nab-it...I'll check the dates on them once I get home, but bought them April 2012 so is a good chance they might have been made late 2011 early 2012. I wrote the dates down when I got them but forget where I wrote it down at lol lol

[jimmy2]

this is funny as i need tire for my trailer started a running post about this made dissection about them and now i have to start all over

[Ren]

My luck would be the dealer wanting to replace them with good year marithons! LOL

I would like to know what the replacement tire will be. Maybee Ill wait 6 months and get new Commercials put on, ones made after the effected date.

[nailbender]

Just went out and checked the dates on my tires, 3710. Oh well, I will call Costco later this morning about replacement tires.

[8.1al]

That is exactly what happened to one of the Commercial TA's on my pickup

[jimcol]

This post made me go look at my Commercial TA's. Since mine were put on 3/08 made be realize they are due for replacement next year. Over 23k miles and they still look great. I'm thinking the replacements tires will be the same. Jim

[CORattler]

From NHSTA:
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12T019

Synopsis:
Michelin is recalling certain BF Goodrich Commercial T/A A/S LRE and Uniroyal Laredo HD/H LRE tires, sizes LT235/85R16 120 Q and LT245/75R16 120 Q. 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. Michelin will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, August 6, 2012. Owners may contact Michelin Consumer Care at 1-800-637-5527.

[NCFischers]

I just called the hotline and they told me to bring the vehicles to my dealer and they will replace all ten tires free of charge.

[jimmy2]

with what tire are they putting on your rig ???????????????????????? i just call Evens tries anD they have not even herd about this and they don't even have any tires to replace them with right now

[NCFischers]

They will be replaced with the same tire. BFG remedied the problem.

[Recumbent]

I notice that these are all R16 tires. I suppose that leaves me out of the recall as we have R17 tires on the truck and Goodyear G614 on the Monty.

Affected Tires
BFGoodrich Tire Description
LT 235/85 R16 120 Q LRE
BFGoodrich Commercial T/A A/S
BF0R JD11 ----
1310 to 2912

LT 245/75 R16 120 Q LRE
BFGoodrich Commercial T/A A/S
BE11 JD11 ----
BF11 JD11 ----
1310 to 0312
1311 to 5211

[7.3Ford]

What I want to know, is why Goodyear hasn't recalled the Marathon Tires? They sure have a higher failure rate.

My BFG Commercial T/A AS will be on the Montana 2 years in October. They have about 15,000 miles on them, and look as good as the day I had them put on.

[NCFischers]

So do mine but since they fall under the recall, they will be replaced.

[ray fischer]

Just got mine on Mountaineer last August with current DOT dates. My axle wt runs around 9000 lbs so I think I'll wait to see what they offer as replacements. I can't imagine them having enough corrected Comm T/As made. Please post as you have tires replaced.

[trustymopars]

I talked with my dealer Saturday, and he also hadn't heard about the problem. He called back today, and had gotten more info. There aren't any tires available now, so here's my question. Has anyone tried Michelin LTX M/S2's? Is this the ribs? He has offered these, so I want to quiz the experts on this. Thanks. JT.

[7.3Ford]

quote:Originally posted by NCFischers

So do mine but since they fall under the recall, they will be replaced.

Mine will be too, just waiting on Dealer to let me know when they have the replacements in.

[PapaBeav]

I had the Commercial T/A's put on last Wednesday and the recall came out on Thursday, so how is that for timing. They are on the list so I contacted a local dealer this afternoon even though I had Costco put them on. They are closer to the house and will call me back tomorrow.

[Art-n-Marge]

I think these manufacturers found something wrong with their manufacturing process attributing to tire failures which caused the recall. I think Goodyear didn't find anything wrong on their end to force a recall. They must think their tires are good, but they are just failing. I wonder if another factor seems to be the fact that the recalled tires are on vehicles that carry people! We mustn't forget it seems trailers don't count as much. I am now reading laws are changing, for example, in California one can travel in a towed fifth wheel, but since I have Marathons NO ONE travels in there.

This is only my opinion and shall not be regarded as fact for anything. Someone brought up why Marathons are not recalled and there's my opinion.