Michelin North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12T009000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12T009000 by Michelin North America, Inc.. Includes 73,645 affected units, LOSS OF CASING INTEGRITY/RAPID AIR LOSS, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Michelin north america, inc. (michelin) is recalling certain michelin xzu3 lrj, size 305/85r22.5, and michelin xzu2 lrj, size 12r22.5, tires produced between october 23, 2005, and september 3, 2011; and michelin xm505 lrj, size 305/85r22.5, tires produced between april 18, 2010, and may 8, 2010, and january 23, 2011, and february 12, 2011. these tires have a casing that may experience a loss of integrity and, in some cases, have rapid air loss.

Corrective Action

Michelin will provide information to customers on how to obtain replacement tires. the safety recall began on april 30, 2012. owners may contact michelin at 1-888-847-8475.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12T009000

Manufacturer: Michelin North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2012-04-13T00:00:00

Subject: Loss of casing integrity/rapid air loss

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 73,645

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Michelin north america, inc. (michelin) is recalling certain michelin xzu3 lrj, size 305/85r22.5, and michelin xzu2 lrj, size 12r22.5, tires produced between october 23, 2005, and september 3, 2011; and michelin xm505 lrj, size 305/85r22.5, tires produced between april 18, 2010, and may 8, 2010, and january 23, 2011, and february 12, 2011. these tires have a casing that may experience a loss of integrity and, in some cases, have rapid air loss.

Consequence Summary: Rapid air loss of the tire while the vehicle is in use, could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Michelin will provide information to customers on how to obtain replacement tires. the safety recall began on april 30, 2012. owners may contact michelin at 1-888-847-8475.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vgep.3hmx-gfcn

NHTSA ID: 12T009000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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