Michelin North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04T021000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04T021000 by Michelin North America, Inc.. Includes 46,000 affected units, MICHELIN/PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain aftermarket michelin bfgoodrich, uniroyal, liberator, medalist, phantom, and prospector brand tires manufactured between april 11 and april 24, 2004. the tires will manifest a lack of adhesion between the steel belt cords and the surrounding rubber matrix which could lead to a tread/belt detachment.

Corrective Action

Michelin will notify its customers and replace the tires free of charge. the recall began october 8, 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 bfgoodrich tires at 1-877-788-8899 or uniroyal tire at 1-877-458-5878.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04T021000

Manufacturer: Michelin North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2004-09-28T00:00:00

Subject: Michelin/premature tire failure

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 46,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Certain aftermarket michelin bfgoodrich, uniroyal, liberator, medalist, phantom, and prospector brand tires manufactured between april 11 and april 24, 2004. the tires will manifest a lack of adhesion between the steel belt cords and the surrounding rubber matrix which could lead to a tread/belt detachment.

Consequence Summary: This condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Michelin will notify its customers and replace the tires free of charge. the recall began october 8, 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 bfgoodrich tires at 1-877-788-8899 or uniroyal tire at 1-877-458-5878.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-sjd9~fxad~smrt

NHTSA ID: 04T021000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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