Defect Description For Recall
Michelin Cross Terrain Suv Tires, Size 305/50R20 120H, Built During Weeks 50 And 51, 2003. These Tire Fail To Conform To Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109, “New Pneumatic Tires.” The Tires Do Not Meet The Strength Requirements For The Extra Load Tire Category.
Make Of Vehicle
MICHELIN
Model Of Vehicle
305/50R20 120H
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
04T002000
Component Description
Tires
Effect Of Defect
These Tires Are More Susceptible To Failure Following Impact With Road Hazards. A Vehicle Crash Could Occur Without Warning Should The Tire Be Damaged From Impact With Road Hazards, Possibly Resulting In Personal Injuries Or Even Death.
Fix Defect
Michelin Will Notify Its Customers And Replace The Noncompliant Tires Free Of Charge To The Consumer. Owner Notification Began February 27, 2004. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Michelin At 1-800-847-3435 Between 8:30Am And 6:00Pm Eastern Standard Time.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Michelin North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20031215
End Of Manufacture
20031222
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
221
Date Owners Notified
20040227
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Michelin North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040213
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
109