Michelin North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03T001000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03T001000 by Michelin North America, Inc.. Includes 650 affected units, FMVSS 119/MAXIMUM TIRE LOAD RATING, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

X radial lt 285/75r16 tires manufactured between december 1, 2002, and february 1, 2003. these tire fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires." the tires were produced with the pound and kilogram values for the maximum tire load reversed. this marking misstates the maximum tire load rating for the tires.

Corrective Action

Michelin will notify its customers and replace the tires free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during march 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact michelin at 800-847-3435.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03T001000

Manufacturer: Michelin North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-03-20T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 119/maximum tire load rating

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 650

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: X radial lt 285/75r16 tires manufactured between december 1, 2002, and february 1, 2003. these tire fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires." the tires were produced with the pound and kilogram values for the maximum tire load reversed. this marking misstates the maximum tire load rating for the tires.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Michelin will notify its customers and replace the tires free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during march 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact michelin at 800-847-3435.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-imv6_min2_xzb3

NHTSA ID: 03T001000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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