Defect Description For Recall
Certain Michelin Xde Commercial Truck Tires, Size 10R22.5 Lrg And Lrf For Use On Freightliner School And Transit Buses. These Tires Were Manfactured Between May 23 And October 24, 2004, Can Experience Rapid Air Loss Due To An Irregularity Of The Inner Liner.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
BUSINESS CLASS M2
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
04T023000
Component Description
Tires
Effect Of Defect
Rapid Air Loss Can Result In Loss Of Vehicle Control And A Vehicle Crash Can Occur.
Fix Defect
Michelin Will Notify Its Customers And Replace The Tires Free Of Charge. The Recall Began December 27, 2004. Owners Who Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Michelin At 888-622-2306.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Michelin North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20040503
End Of Manufacture
20041219
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
4000
Date Owners Notified
20041227
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20041222