Michelin North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13T006000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13T006000 by Michelin North America, Inc.. Affecting latitude tour p255/70 r18 (dot tin b9yu99cx and dot date range 1313 through 2113) and p255/60 r19 108 s (dot tin b9r1w3wx and dot date range 1913 through 2113), x radial lt2 p265/65 r18 112 t (dot tin b9ka003x and dot date range 0513 through 2113) and p275/55 r20 111 t (dot tin b99y001x and dot date range 0513 through 2113), ltx m/s2 rbl p275/55 r20 111 t (dot tin b99y56ex and dot date range 3812 through 2113), ltx m/s2 orwl p265/60 r18 109 t (dot tin b95e788x and dot date range 1513 through 2113), and ltx m/s2 tires p265/65 r18 112 t (dot tin b9xp001x and dot date range 0513 through 2113) Includes 100,000 affected units, Loss of Air Pressure due to Sidewall Perforation, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

latitude tour p255/70 r18 (dot tin b9yu99cx and dot date range 1313 through 2113) and p255/60 r19 108 s (dot tin b9r1w3wx and dot date range 1913 through 2113), x radial lt2 p265/65 r18 112 t (dot tin b9ka003x and dot date range 0513 through 2113) and p275/55 r20 111 t (dot tin b99y001x and dot date range 0513 through 2113), ltx m/s2 rbl p275/55 r20 111 t (dot tin b99y56ex and dot date range 3812 through 2113), ltx m/s2 orwl p265/60 r18 109 t (dot tin b95e788x and dot date range 1513 through 2113), and ltx m/s2 tires p265/65 r18 112 t (dot tin b9xp001x and dot date range 0513 through 2113)

Defect Summary

Michelin tire is recalling certain latitude tour p255/70 r18 (dot tin b9yu99cx and dot date range 1313 through 2113) and p255/60 r19 108 s (dot tin b9r1w3wx and dot date range 1913 through 2113), x radial lt2 p265/65 r18 112 t (dot tin b9ka003x and dot date range 0513 through 2113) and p275/55 r20 111 t (dot tin b99y001x and dot date range 0513 through 2113), ltx m/s2 rbl p275/55 r20 111 t (dot tin b99y56ex and dot date range 3812 through 2113), ltx m/s2 orwl p265/60 r18 109 t (dot tin b95e788x and dot date range 1513 through 2113), and ltx m/s2 tires p265/65 r18 112 t (dot tin b9xp001x and dot date range 0513 through 2113). due to a perforation in the sidewall, the tires may lose pressure while driving.

Corrective Action

Michelin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected tires free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2013. owners may contact michelin consumer care at 1-855-851-4951.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13T006000

Manufacturer: Michelin North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2013-07-12T00:00:00

Subject: Loss of air pressure due to sidewall perforation

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 100,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Michelin tire is recalling certain latitude tour p255/70 r18 (dot tin b9yu99cx and dot date range 1313 through 2113) and p255/60 r19 108 s (dot tin b9r1w3wx and dot date range 1913 through 2113), x radial lt2 p265/65 r18 112 t (dot tin b9ka003x and dot date range 0513 through 2113) and p275/55 r20 111 t (dot tin b99y001x and dot date range 0513 through 2113), ltx m/s2 rbl p275/55 r20 111 t (dot tin b99y56ex and dot date range 3812 through 2113), ltx m/s2 orwl p265/60 r18 109 t (dot tin b95e788x and dot date range 1513 through 2113), and ltx m/s2 tires p265/65 r18 112 t (dot tin b9xp001x and dot date range 0513 through 2113). due to a perforation in the sidewall, the tires may lose pressure while driving.

Consequence Summary: A loss of tire air pressure may lead to sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Michelin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected tires free of charge. the recall began on july 22, 2013. owners may contact michelin consumer care at 1-855-851-4951.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13T006000

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