Michelin North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15T020000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15T020000 by Michelin North America, Inc.. Affecting michelin x works xzy tires, size 315/80r22 Includes 247 affected units, Lack of DOT Symbol and Load Range Letter/FMVSS 119, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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michelin x works xzy tires, size 315/80r22

Defect Summary

Michelin north america, inc. (michelin) is recalling certain michelin x works xzy tires, size 315/80r22.5 156/150k, manufactured from january 1, 2011, to july 31, 2015. the affected tires lack the required dot symbol and load range letter designation, and, as such, they fail to conform to the requirements of u.s code 30112 and federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 119, "new pneumatic tires for motor vehicles with a gvwr of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) and motorcycles."

Corrective Action

Michelin will notify owners and will either correct the tires by permanently applying the required markings or replace the tires with a similar product, free of charge. the recall began on february 13, 2017. owners may contact michelin at 1-888-847-8475.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15T020000

Manufacturer: Michelin North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2015-09-22T00:00:00

Subject: Lack of dot symbol and load range letter/fmvss 119

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 247

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Michelin north america, inc. (michelin) is recalling certain michelin x works xzy tires, size 315/80r22.5 156/150k, manufactured from january 1, 2011, to july 31, 2015. the affected tires lack the required dot symbol and load range letter designation, and, as such, they fail to conform to the requirements of u.s code 30112 and federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 119, "new pneumatic tires for motor vehicles with a gvwr of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) and motorcycles."

Consequence Summary: The subject tires comply with all fmvss performances but are missing the dot symbol, creating confusion with tires that do not comply with these requirements. tires that do not comply with fmvss requirements may increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Michelin will notify owners and will either correct the tires by permanently applying the required markings or replace the tires with a similar product, free of charge. the recall began on february 13, 2017. owners may contact michelin at 1-888-847-8475.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 15T020000

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