US recall for 841,000 BFGoodrich, Uniroyal tyres

Michelin has instigated a large-scale recall in the US; the tyre maker has announced it is voluntarily recalling approximately 841,000 BFGoodrich and Uniroyal-branded van and light truck tyres sold in the US, Canada and Mexico. The reason given for the recall is that 0.017 per cent of tyres sold have been returned by customers, who have experienced tread loss and/or rapid air loss, resulting from tread belt separation. Michelin says that no deaths or injuries have been reported in connection with the recalled tyres.

“We deeply apologise for the inconvenience to customers and dealers,” said Mike Wischhusen, technical director. “It’s our responsibility to put safety first in this matter – as we do in every aspect of our business – and voluntarily recalling these tyres is the right thing to do.”

The affected tyres were manufactured in early April 2010. The specific models are set out below.