Michelin North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #22T023000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 22T023000 by Michelin North America, Inc.. Affecting x, xwx, pilote x, xvs, trx, mxv, xas, tb 15, xdx, zx, vhc, tb 5, xm+, and pb 20 specialty tires, sold for use on certain vintage and antique vehicles Includes 16,983 affected units, Missing DOT Certification Symbol/FMVSS 109 & 139, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsx, xwx, pilote x, xvs, trx, mxv, xas, tb 15, xdx, zx, vhc, tb 5, xm+, and pb 20 specialty tires, sold for use on certain vintage and antique vehicles
Defect Summary
Michelin north america, inc. (michelin) is recalling certain x, xwx, pilote x, xvs, trx, mxv, xas, tb 15, xdx, zx, vhc, tb 5, xm+, and pb 20 specialty tires, sold for use on certain vintage and antique vehicles. please see the attached products listing for a complete list of all affected tires and sizes. the dot certification symbol is missing from the tire sidewalls. as such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 109, "new pneumatic and certain specialty tires," and 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles."
Corrective Action
Michelin will replace the tires with a debit card provided to owners to defray the cost of mounting and balancing or offer a refund, free of charge. if necessary, certain recalled skus may be replaced with competitor tires of the same tire size. owner notification letters were mailed july 14, 2023. owners may contact michelin's customer service at 1-866-324-2835.