NHTSA recall 02X005000
Tires › Tread/belt
Reported Jun 14, 2002192,000 vehicles affectedMICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
The defect
Michelin phantom a/p load range e tires, sizes LT 245/75r16 and LT 235/85r16 and phantom a/p extra load tires, size p 235/75r16 and phantom a/p standard load tires size p235/75r15. certain conditions of extreme use (overloading and under-inflation, coupled with rough terrain and constant high temperatures) have resulted in some of these tires coming out of service prematurely.
The remedy
Michelin IS conducting a product improvement campaign and will replace the subject tires free of charge until july 16, 2002. this IS not considered a safety recall campaign by the agency.