Tire maker Michelin North America has issued a voluntary recall on 1.2 million Michelin LTX M/S tires with size LT225/75R16 115/112R LRE as the tires could experience tread separation.
These tires were manufactured from 10 January 2010, through 23 June 2012, and were supplied for use as original equipment on certain Ford vehicles, and as replacement equipment on various brand commercial light trucks, full-sized heavy duty vans, small RVs and some large pickup trucks.
Tread separation in the affected tires can lead to rapid air loss, which may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The French tire maker will notify the owners of the tires that are under the recall. Dealers of the company will replace the tires free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on 6 January 2014.
