Michelin Recalls Pilot Sport 4 ZP Tires for Missing DOT Markings
Michelin is recalling specific Pilot Sport 4 ZP tires because they lack the required DOT certification symbol on the sidewall.
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 compliance and labeling defect (missing DOT symbol) that creates a theoretical risk of misuse and crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Michelin North America, Inc. is recalling certain Pilot Sport 4 ZP tires, size 255/35ZR19 96Y XL, with DOT codes ranging from 0521 through 2121. The recall is due to the missing DOT certification symbol on the tire sidewalls, which means these tires fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
The absence of the DOT symbol may lead to the tires being used in inappropriate applications, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected vehicles is listed in the source text, but owner notification letters were mailed on May 20, 2022.
Dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. Owners can contact Michelin customer service at 1-888-847-8475 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- TIRES:MARKINGS recall
- Manufacturer
- Michelin North America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Tires
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 86
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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