Michelin Recalls X Works Tires for Missing Required Markings
Michelin is recalling specific X Works XZY tires because they lack required DOT symbols and load range letters, which may cause confusion with non-compliant tires.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a labeling deficiency where the tires meet performance standards but lack required markings, creating confusion with non-compliant tires. This fits the rubric for minor labeling errors or voluntary precautionary recalls where no specific injuries are reported.
Plain-English summary
Michelin North America, Inc. is recalling certain Michelin X Works XZY tires, size 315/80R22.5 156/150K, manufactured between January 1, 2011, and July 31, 2015. The affected tires fail to conform to U.S. Code 30112 and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119 because they lack the required DOT symbol and load range letter designation.
Although the subject tires comply with all FMVSS performance requirements, the missing markings create 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.
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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- TIRES:MARKINGS recall
- Manufacturer
- Michelin North America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Tires
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 247
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Michelin North America, Inc.
See all →- Severe
- ModerateMichelin Recalls Specialty Tires Missing DOT Certification Markings
NHTSA · 2024-10-23
- High
- High
- ModerateMichelin Recalls Pilot Sport 4 ZP Tires for Missing DOT Markings
NHTSA · 2022-04-25
Same hazard · mis labeling
See all →- SevereWhite Vein Advanced Alkaloids Chewable Tablets Recall for Excess Active Ingredient
FDA (Food) · 2026-10-14
- SevereBetter Bakehouse Recalls Donutful Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Cake Donuts for Undeclared Milk
FDA (Food) · 2026-10-14
- HighFreshPoint Recalls Cranberry Chicken Salad Wedges for Undeclared Egg Allergen
FDA (Food) · 2026-10-14
- HighJ K Patisserie & Bakery LLC Recalls Croissants for Undeclared Egg
FDA (Food) · 2026-10-14
- ModerateHalyard Laparoscopy Comprehensive Pack II Recalled for Latex Content
FDA (Devices) · 2026-10-14
Similar recalls
- ModerateMichelin Recalls Pilot Sport 4 ZP Tires for Missing DOT Markings
NHTSA · 2022-04-25
- ModerateMichelin Recalls Specialty Tires Missing DOT Certification Markings
NHTSA · 2024-10-23
- High
- High
- High
- HighMichelin Recalls Sport Motorcycle Tires for Missing Sidewall Markings
NHTSA · 2016-08-29