The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13T006000·Announced 2013-07-12

Michelin Recalls Tires with Sidewall Perforation Risking Pressure Loss

Michelin is recalling specific Latitude Tour, X Radial, and LTX M/S2 tires due to sidewall perforations that may cause pressure loss and sudden tire failure.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (tires) where sudden failure increases crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Michelin North America, Inc. is recalling certain Latitude Tour, X Radial, and LTX M/S2 tires. The affected models include specific sizes and DOT date codes ranging from 2012 to 2013. The recall involves tires with DOT TIN codes B9YU99CX, B9R1W3WX, B9KA003X, B99Y001X, B99Y56EX, B95E788X, and B9XP001X.

The defect is a perforation in the tire sidewall, which may cause the tires to lose pressure while driving. A loss of tire air pressure may lead to sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

The recall began on July 22, 2013. Michelin will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected tires free of charge. Owners may contact Michelin Consumer Care at 1-855-851-4951 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:SIDEWALL recall
Manufacturer
Michelin North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
100,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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