Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size: MICHELIN / XM505 LRJ / 305/85R22.5 MICHELIN / XZU2 LRJ / 12R22.5 MICHELIN / XZU3 LRJ / 305/85R22.5 |
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Manufacturer: MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr’s Report Date: APR 11, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12T009000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 73,645
Summary:
MICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC. (MICHELIN) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MICHELIN XZU3 LRJ, SIZE 305/85R22.5, AND MICHELIN XZU2 LRJ, SIZE 12R22.5, TIRES PRODUCED BETWEEN OCTOBER 23, 2005, AND SEPTEMBER 3, 2011; AND MICHELIN XM505 LRJ, SIZE 305/85R22.5, TIRES PRODUCED BETWEEN APRIL 18, 2010, AND MAY 8, 2010, AND JANUARY 23, 2011, AND FEBRUARY 12, 2011. THESE TIRES HAVE A CASING THAT MAY EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF INTEGRITY AND, IN SOME CASES, HAVE RAPID AIR LOSS.
Consequence:
RAPID AIR LOSS OF THE TIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
MICHELIN WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION TO CUSTOMERS ON HOW TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT TIRES. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MICHELIN AT 1-888-847-8475.
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