Michelin North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13T012000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13T012000 by Michelin North America, Inc.. Affecting michelin ltx m/s tires, size lt225/75r16 115/112r lre, manufactured from january 10, 2010, through june 23, 2012, and supplied for use as original equipment on certain ford vehicles, and as replacement equipment on various brand commercial light trucks, full-sized heavy duty vans, small rvs and some large pickup trucks Includes 1,200,000 affected units, Possible Tread Separation, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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michelin ltx m/s tires, size lt225/75r16 115/112r lre, manufactured from january 10, 2010, through june 23, 2012, and supplied for use as original equipment on certain ford vehicles, and as replacement equipment on various brand commercial light trucks, full-sized heavy duty vans, small rvs and some large pickup trucks

Defect Summary

Michelin north america, inc., (michelin) is recalling certain michelin ltx m/s tires, size lt225/75r16 115/112r lre, manufactured from january 10, 2010, through june 23, 2012, and supplied for use as original equipment on certain ford vehicles, and as replacement equipment on various brand commercial light trucks, full-sized heavy duty vans, small rvs and some large pickup trucks. these tires could experience tread separation.

Corrective Action

Michelin will notify owners and michelin dealers will replace the tires free of charge. the recall began on january 6, 2014. owners may call michelin consumer care monday-friday from 8 a.m. To 8 p.m. Est, or saturday and sunday from 8:30am to 4:30pm est at the following numbers: usa: 1-800-231-5893 (language options: english and spanish)

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13T012000
Report Received Date: 2013-12-12T00:00:00
Subject: Possible tread separation
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 1,200,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Tire
Defect Summary: Michelin north america, inc., (michelin) is recalling certain michelin ltx m/s tires, size lt225/75r16 115/112r lre, manufactured from january 10, 2010, through june 23, 2012, and supplied for use as original equipment on certain ford vehicles, and as replacement equipment on various brand commercial light trucks, full-sized heavy duty vans, small rvs and some large pickup trucks. these tires could experience tread separation.
Consequence Summary: Tread separation can lead to rapid air loss, which may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Michelin will notify owners and michelin dealers will replace the tires free of charge. the recall began on january 6, 2014. owners may call michelin consumer care monday-friday from 8 a.m. To 8 p.m. Est, or saturday and sunday from 8:30am to 4:30pm est at the following numbers: usa: 1-800-231-5893 (language options: english and spanish)

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 25.44

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NHTSA ID: 13T012000
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