The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12T009000·Announced 2012-04-13

Michelin Recalls Commercial Tires Due to Potential Loss of Integrity

Michelin is recalling specific commercial tires produced between 2005 and 2011 because the casing may lose integrity, causing rapid air loss and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire casing loss of integrity) that could result in a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Michelin North America, Inc. is recalling certain Michelin XZU3 LRJ, XZU2 LRJ, and XM505 LRJ tires. The affected tires were produced between October 23, 2005, and September 3, 2011, with specific production dates for the XM505 model in April and early 2011. The recall involves 73,645 units.

The defect involves a tire casing that may experience a loss of integrity. In some cases, this can lead to rapid air loss while the vehicle is in use, which could result in a vehicle crash.

Owners should contact Michelin at 1-888-847-8475 to obtain information on how to get replacement tires. The safety recall began on April 30, 2012. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit safercar.gov for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES recall
Manufacturer
MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
73,645

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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