Michelin recall: Tires
What is wrong
Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain Michelin X Works XZY tires, size 315/80R22.5 156/150K, manufactured from January 1, 2011, to July 31, 2015. The affected tires lack the required DOT symbol and load range letter designation, and, as such, they fail to conform to the requirements of U.S Code 30112 and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) and Motorcycles."
What could happen
The subject tires comply with all FMVSS performances but are missing the DOT symbol, creating confusion with tires that do not comply with these requirements. Tires that do not comply with FMVSS requirements may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Michelin will notify owners and will either correct the tires by permanently applying the required markings or replace the tires with a similar product, free of charge. The recall began on February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Michelin at 1-888-847-8475.
Vehicles covered
- Michelin X Works Xzy
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15T020000
- Type
- Tires
- Filed by
- Michelin North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 22, 2015
- Owners notified
- Feb 13, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 247
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2011 to Jul 31, 2015
- Part
- Tires › Markings
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 119
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.