Michelin North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04T002000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04T002000 by Michelin North America, Inc.. Includes 221 affected units, MICHELIN/FMVSS 109/EXTRA LOAD TIRE CATAGEORY, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Michelin cross terrain suv tires, size 305/50r20 120h, built during weeks 50 and 51, 2003. these tire fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, "new pneumatic tires." the tires do not meet the strength requirements for the extra load tire category.

Corrective Action

Michelin will notify its customers and replace the noncompliant tires free of charge to the consumer. owner notification began february 27, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact michelin at 1-800-847-3435 between 8:30am and 6:00pm eastern standard time.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04T002000

Manufacturer: Michelin North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-02-13T00:00:00

Subject: Michelin/fmvss 109/extra load tire catageory

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 221

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Michelin cross terrain suv tires, size 305/50r20 120h, built during weeks 50 and 51, 2003. these tire fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, "new pneumatic tires." the tires do not meet the strength requirements for the extra load tire category.

Consequence Summary: These tires are more susceptible to failure following impact with road hazards. a vehicle crash could occur without warning should the tire be damaged from impact with road hazards, possibly resulting in personal injuries or even death.

Corrective Action: Michelin will notify its customers and replace the noncompliant tires free of charge to the consumer. owner notification began february 27, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact michelin at 1-800-847-3435 between 8:30am and 6:00pm eastern standard time.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-284c-twsb-dvue

NHTSA ID: 04T002000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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