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Michelin Tires recall

Recalled December 12, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13T012000 · Michelin

Hazard
Tread separation can lead to rapid air loss, which may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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)
Units
1,200,000 units

Description

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.

What to do

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)

Product
Michelin LTX M/S
Manufacturer(s)
MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov