NHTSA recall 12T009000 · Tires
Tires
Reported Apr 13, 201273,645 vehicles affectedMICHELIN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
The defect
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.
The risk
Rapid air loss of the tire while the vehicle IS in use, could result in a vehicle crash.
The 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.