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SevereNHTSA·13T012000·Announced 2013-12-12

Michelin Recalls LTX M/S Tires Due to Tread Separation Risk

Michelin is recalling specific LTX M/S tires due to a risk of tread separation that could lead to loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tread separation) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Michelin North America, Inc. is recalling certain Michelin LTX M/S tires, size LT225/75R16 115/112R LRE, manufactured between January 10, 2010, and June 23, 2012. These tires were supplied as original equipment for certain Ford vehicles and as replacement equipment for various commercial light trucks, full-sized heavy-duty vans, small RVs, and some large pickup trucks.

The recalled tires could experience tread separation. This defect can lead to rapid air loss, which may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Michelin will notify owners, and Michelin dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2014. Owners may contact Michelin Consumer Care at 1-800-231-5893 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
Michelin North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
1,200,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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