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SevereNHTSA·25T008000·Announced 2025-05-19

Michelin Recalls Agilis Cross Climate Tires Due to Tread Rubber Detachment

Michelin is recalling specific Agilis Cross Climate tires because chunks of tread rubber may detach, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.

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 (tire tread detachment) that can cause tire failure and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Michelin North America, Inc. is recalling certain Agilis Cross Climate C-Metric tires, size 185/60R15C. The recall involves 6,888 units. The defect is that chunks of tread rubber may detach from the shoulder blocks, causing the tires to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

The missing rubber chunks can cause a tire failure, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Michelin will inspect and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Michelin's customer service at 1-888-971-3801.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
Michelin North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
6,888

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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