Michelin Tire Recall - small RVs and some large pickup trucks.

[danemayer]

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners...getCategory=R&searchCriteria.nhtsa_ids=13T012

Report Receipt Date: DEC 12, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13T012000
Component(s): TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,200,000


Manufacturer: Michelin North America, Inc.
[h=5]SUMMARY:[/h] Michelin North America, Inc., (Michelin) is recalling certain Michelin LTX M/S tires, size LT225/75R16 115/112R LRE, manufactured from January 10, 2010, through June 23, 2012, and supplied for use as original equipment on certain Ford vehicles, and as replacement equipment on various brand commercial light trucks, full-sized heavy duty vans, small RVs and some large pickup trucks. These tires could experience tread separation. [h=5]CONSEQUENCE:[/h] Tread separation can lead to rapid air loss, which may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. [h=5]REMEDY:[/h] Michelin will notify owners and Michelin dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 6, 2014. Owners may call Michelin Consumer Care Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, or Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am to 4:30pm EST at the following numbers: USA: 1-800-231-5893 (language options: English and Spanish) [h=5]NOTES:[/h] 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.safercar.gov.

 

[DesertThumper]

Great heads up! Thanks Dan.

 

[Owenfamily]

Michelin tires saftey recall

I saw this and thought I would pass this information to anyone that may find it useful. http://www.michelinman.com/safety-recall.page

 

[OhShoot]

You may want to ck your tires Recall

Also has some info on heartland http://rv-pro.com/search/node/Tire recall

 

[danemayer]

Merged the 2 newer threads on this recall into the oldest one.

 

[mobilcastle]

Nice catch Dan. That is what I like about this forum-everyone is very helpful!!

http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners...getCategory=R&searchCriteria.nhtsa_ids=13T012

Report Receipt Date: DEC 12, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13T012000
Component(s): TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,200,000


Manufacturer: Michelin North America, Inc.
SUMMARY:

Michelin North America, Inc., (Michelin) is recalling certain Michelin LTX M/S tires, size LT225/75R16 115/112R LRE, manufactured from January 10, 2010, through June 23, 2012, and supplied for use as original equipment on certain Ford vehicles, and as replacement equipment on various brand commercial light trucks, full-sized heavy duty vans, small RVs and some large pickup trucks. These tires could experience tread separation. CONSEQUENCE:

Tread separation can lead to rapid air loss, which may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. REMEDY:

Michelin will notify owners and Michelin dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 6, 2014. Owners may call Michelin Consumer Care Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST, or Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am to 4:30pm EST at the following numbers: USA: 1-800-231-5893 (language options: English and Spanish) 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.safercar.gov.