Michelin X — Tires: markings
Published December 13, 2022 · Recall initiated: December 8, 2022
Summary
NHTSA records recall 22T023000, published December 13, 2022 and initiated December 8, 2022. Recalling firm: Michelin North America, Inc.; Michelin X — Tires: markings.
What's the hazard
Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain X, XWX, Pilote X, XVS, TRX, MXV, XAS, TB 15, XDX, ZX, VHC, TB 5, XM+, and PB 20 specialty tires, sold for use on certain vintage and antique vehicles. Please see the attached products listing for a complete list of all affected tires and sizes. The DOT certification symbol is missing from the tire sidewalls. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 109, "New Pneumatic and Certain Specialty Tires," and 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles.
What to do
Michelin will replace the tires with a debit card provided to owners to defray the cost of mounting and balancing or offer a refund, free of charge. If necessary, certain recalled SKUs may be replaced with competitor tires of the same tire size. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Michelin's customer service at 1-866-324-2835.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MICHELIN
- Model
- X
- Manufacturer
- Michelin North America, Inc.
- Lot
- MICHELIN X | MICHELIN PILOTE X | MICHELIN TB 15 | MICHELIN TB 5 | MICHELIN TRX | MICHELIN VHC | MICHELIN PB 20 | MICHELIN XAS | MICHELIN XWX | MICHELIN MXV | MICHELIN XVS | MICHELIN ZX | MICHELIN XM+
- Risk classification
- T
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Michelin X — Tires: markings recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 22T023000 on December 13, 2022. Reported hazard: Michelin North America, Inc. (Michelin) is recalling certain X, XWX, Pilote X, XVS, TRX, MXV, XAS, TB 15, XDX, ZX, VHC, TB 5, XM+, and PB 20 specialty tires, sold for use on certain vintage and antique vehicles. Please see the attached products listing for a complete list of all affected tires and sizes. The DOT certification symbol is missing from the tire sidewalls. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 109, "New Pneumatic and Certain Specialty Tires," and 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles.
What should I do if I have this product?
Michelin will replace the tires with a debit card provided to owners to defray the cost of mounting and balancing or offer a refund, free of charge. If necessary, certain recalled SKUs may be replaced with competitor tires of the same tire size. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Michelin's customer service at 1-866-324-2835.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MICHELIN. Model: X.