Michelin Recalls Pilot Alpin 5 Winter Tires for Missing DOT Markings
Michelin is recalling specific Pilot Alpin 5 winter tires because they lack the required DOT certification symbol on the sidewalls.
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 tires missing the required DOT certification symbol, which may lead to use in inappropriate applications and increase crash risk. The source does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths.
Plain-English summary
Michelin North America, Inc. is recalling certain Pilot Alpin 5 winter tires, size 235/55R19 105 H XL, intended for sport utility vehicles (SUVs). The recall involves 473 tires that are missing the DOT certification symbol from their sidewalls. As a result, these tires fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
The missing DOT symbol may allow the tires to be used in inappropriate applications, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or deaths associated with this recall.
Michelin will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on December 26, 2026. Owners may contact Michelin's customer service at 1-888-971-3801.
The recalled product
- Product
- TIRES:MARKINGS recall
- Manufacturer
- Michelin North America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Tires
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 473
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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