Michelin recall: Tires

What is wrong

Michelin North America, Inc., (Michelin) is recalling certain Michelin LTX M/S tires, size LT225/75R16 115/112R LRE, manufactured from January 10, 2010, through June 23, 2012, and 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. These tires could experience tread separation.

What could happen

Tread separation can lead to rapid air loss, which may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Michelin will notify owners and Michelin dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2014. Owners may call Michelin Consumer Care Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, or Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am to 4:30pm EST at the following numbers: USA: 1-800-231-5893 (language options: English and Spanish)

Vehicles covered

• Michelin Ltx M/S

Facts

NHTSA recall number

13T012000

Type

Tires

Filed by

Michelin North America, Inc.

Reported to NHTSA

Dec 12, 2013

Owners notified

Jan 6, 2014

Vehicles or items affected

1,200,000

Started by

The manufacturer

Built

–

Part

Tires › Tread/belt

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.