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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Tires

Michelin North America, Inc.: Specialty Vintage Vehicle Tires Recalled for Missing DOT Certification Symbol

Agency Publication Date: December 8, 2022
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Summary

Michelin North America is recalling 16,983 specialty tires sold for use on vintage and antique vehicles because the required DOT certification symbol is missing from the tire sidewalls. The affected models include Michelin X, XWX, Pilote X, XVS, TRX, MXV, XAS, TB 15, XDX, ZX, VHC, TB 5, XM+, and PB 20. Because these symbols are missing, the tires fail to comply with federal safety standards for pneumatic tires. Michelin will provide a free replacement or refund, along with a debit card to cover mounting and balancing costs.

Risk

Tires missing the DOT certification symbol may be used in inappropriate applications for which they were not designed, which increases the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Examine the sidewalls of your Michelin specialty tires to check for the absence of the 'DOT' certification symbol.
  2. Identify if your tires are one of the following recalled models: X, XWX, Pilote X, XVS, TRX, MXV, XAS, TB 15, XDX, ZX, VHC, TB 5, XM+, or PB 20.
  3. If the DOT symbol is missing, contact Michelin Customer Service at 1-866-324-2835 to arrange for a refund or a free replacement.
  4. Note that Michelin will provide a debit card to defray the costs of mounting and balancing the replacement tires. In some cases, if the specific Michelin model is unavailable, they may offer replacement tires from a competitor of the same size.
  5. For further information or questions regarding this recall, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ”„Option 1: Free Replacement

Free tire replacement and mounting/balancing assistance

How to: Michelin will replace the tires and provide a debit card to cover mounting and balancing costs. If necessary, competitor tires of the same size may be used as replacements.
๐Ÿ’ฐOption 2: Full Refund

Full refund for the affected tires

How to: Owners may opt for a refund, provided free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: Michelin X Specialty Tires
Product: Michelin XWX Specialty Tires
Product: Michelin Pilote X Specialty Tires
Product: Michelin XVS Specialty Tires
Product: Michelin TRX Specialty Tires
Product: Michelin MXV Specialty Tires
Product: Michelin XAS Specialty Tires
Product: Michelin TB 15 Specialty Tires
Product: Michelin XDX Specialty Tires
Product: Michelin ZX Specialty Tires
Product: Michelin VHC Specialty Tires
Product: Michelin TB 5 Specialty Tires
Product: Michelin XM+ Specialty Tires
Product: Michelin PB 20 Specialty Tires

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 22T023000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Michelin North America, Inc.
Sold By: specialty retailers; authorized dealers
Units Affected: 16,983 vehicles(16983% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Tire (T)
Recall Classification: Compliance (Federal Standard Violation)
Owner Notification Date: July 14, 2023
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: October 23, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response