MICHELIN VHC TIRE RECALL - #22T023000
RECALL FOR TIRES : MARKINGS
Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain X, XWX, Pilote X, XVS, TRX, MXV, XAS, TB 15, XDX, ZX, VHC, TB 5, XM+, and PB 20 specialty tires, sold for use on certain vintage and antique vehicles. Please see the attached products listing for a complete list of all affected tires and sizes. The DOT certification symbol is missing from the tire sidewalls. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 109, "New Pneumatic and Certain Specialty Tires," and 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Tire |
MICHELIN VHC |
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| Manufacturer |
Michelin North America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
12/13/2022 |
| Influenced by |
Michelin North America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
16,983 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES:MARKINGS |
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| Description |
Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain X, XWX, Pilote X, XVS, TRX, MXV, XAS, TB 15, XDX, ZX, VHC, TB 5, XM+, and PB 20 specialty tires, sold for use on certain vintage and antique vehicles. Please see the attached products listing for a complete list of all affected tires and sizes. The DOT certification symbol is missing from the tire sidewalls. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 109, "New Pneumatic and Certain Specialty Tires," and 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles." |
| Consequences |
Tires that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Michelin will replace the tires, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Michelin's customer service at 1-866-324-2835. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| See also |
MICHELIN VHC Tire Recall for TIRES, MARKINGS
MICHELIN VHC Tire Recall for TIRES, MARKINGS
MICHELIN VHC Tire Recall for TIRES, MARKINGS
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