Michelin North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04T012000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04T012000 by Michelin North America, Inc.. Includes 558 affected units, MICHELIN/BF GOODRICH/FMVSS 109/IMPACT FAILURE, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain bf goodrich g-force t/a kdw tires, size 305/50r20 120v, built during dot weeks 18 through 28, 2003. these tires fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, new pneumatic tires. these tires failed the strength test portion of the standard and fail following impact with road hazards.

Corrective Action

Michelin will notify its customers and replace the tires free of charge. owner notification began july 14, 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact michelin at 1-800-847-3435.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04T012000

Manufacturer: Michelin North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-06-29T00:00:00

Subject: Michelin/bf goodrich/fmvss 109/impact failure

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 558

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Certain bf goodrich g-force t/a kdw tires, size 305/50r20 120v, built during dot weeks 18 through 28, 2003. these tires fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, new pneumatic tires. these tires failed the strength test portion of the standard and fail following impact with road hazards.

Consequence Summary: Failure of the tire while in use can result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Michelin will notify its customers and replace the tires free of charge. owner notification began july 14, 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact michelin at 1-800-847-3435.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6vau_4j8e~g8tp

NHTSA ID: 04T012000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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