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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12T009000

Michelin Xm505 Lrj — Tires

Published April 16, 2012 · Recall initiated: April 13, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12T009000, published April 16, 2012 and initiated April 13, 2012. Recalling firm: Michelin North America, Inc.; Michelin Xm505 Lrj — Tires.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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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Recall details

Brand
MICHELIN
Model
XM505 LRJ
Manufacturer
Michelin North America, Inc.
Lot
MICHELIN XM505 LRJ | MICHELIN XZU3 LRJ | MICHELIN XZU2 LRJ
Risk classification
T
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Michelin Xm505 Lrj — Tires recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12T009000 on April 16, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MICHELIN. Model: XM505 LRJ.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)