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HighNHTSA·23T002000·Announced 2023-04-13

Michelin Recalls Agilis CrossClimate Tires for Insufficient Snow Traction

Michelin is recalling Agilis CrossClimate C-Metric tires labeled as snow tires that lack sufficient traction for all snow conditions, increasing crash risk.

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 with insufficient traction) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Michelin North America, Inc. is recalling certain Agilis CrossClimate C-Metric tires with DOT codes 0117 through 1423. The specific affected sizes are listed in a tire chart attached to the official recall notice. These tires are labeled as snow tires but do not provide sufficient traction to perform in all snow weather conditions. Consequently, they fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

Tires that do not provide the expected snow traction can increase the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected vehicles is provided in the source text, but owners of the affected tire sizes should check their DOT codes against the official list.

Dealers will provide two options free of charge: a refund for the tire purchase or a replacement with an Agilis CrossClimate C-Metric tire without the Alpine Symbol in the equivalent size and fitment. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 12, 2023. Owners may also contact Michelin Consumer Care at 1-888-971-3801 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
542,110

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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