Defect Description For Recall
Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) Is Recalling Certain Michelin X Works Xzy Tires, Size 315/80R22.5 156/150K, Manufactured From January 1, 2011, To July 31, 2015. The Affected Tires Lack The Required Dot Symbol And Load Range Letter Designation, And, As Such, They Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of U.S Code 30112 And Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 119, “New Pneumatic Tires For Motor Vehicles With A Gvwr Of More Than 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 Pounds) And Motorcycles.”
Make Of Vehicle
MICHELIN
Model Of Vehicle
X WORKS XZY
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
15T020000
Component Description
Tires:Markings
Effect Of Defect
The Subject Tires Comply With All Fmvss Performances But Are Missing The Dot Symbol, Creating Confusion With Tires That Do Not Comply With These Requirements. Tires That Do Not Comply With Fmvss Requirements May Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Michelin Will Notify Owners And Will Either Correct The Tires By Permanently Applying The Required Markings Or Replace The Tires With A Similar Product, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On February 13, 2017. Owners May Contact Michelin At 1-888-847-8475.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Michelin North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20110101
End Of Manufacture
20150731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
247
Date Owners Notified
20170213
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Michelin North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150922
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
119