Michelin North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #23T002000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 23T002000 by Michelin North America, Inc.. Affecting agilis crossclimate c-metric tires with dot codes 0117 through 1423 Includes 542,110 affected units, Insufficient Traction for Snow Tires/FMVSS 139, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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agilis crossclimate c-metric tires with dot codes 0117 through 1423

Defect Summary

Michelin north america, inc. (michelin) is recalling certain agilis crossclimate c-metric tires with dot codes 0117 through 1423. please see the attached tire chart for a list of all affected sizes. the tires are labeled as snow tires, but do not have sufficient traction to perform in all snow weather conditions. as such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles."

Corrective Action

Dealers will provide two options, either refund the tire purchase or replace the effected product with an agilis crossclimate c-metric without alpine symbol in the equivalent tire size and fitment, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed june 12, 2023. owners may contact michelin consumer care at 1-888-971-3801.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 23T002000
Report Received Date: 2023-04-13T00:00:00
Subject: Insufficient traction for snow tires/fmvss 139
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 542,110

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Tire
Defect Summary: Michelin north america, inc. (michelin) is recalling certain agilis crossclimate c-metric tires with dot codes 0117 through 1423. please see the attached tire chart for a list of all affected sizes. the tires are labeled as snow tires, but do not have sufficient traction to perform in all snow weather conditions. as such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles."
Consequence Summary: Tires that do not provide sufficient snow traction as expected can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will provide two options, either refund the tire purchase or replace the effected product with an agilis crossclimate c-metric without alpine symbol in the equivalent tire size and fitment, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed june 12, 2023. owners may contact michelin consumer care at 1-888-971-3801.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 12.1

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NHTSA ID: 23T002000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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