Voluntary Safety Recall

CONSUMER UPDATE: Michelin Issues Update on July 2013 Voluntary Safety Recall For Some Of Its Light Truck Replacement Tires.

Michelin has professionally screened all of the previously recalled tires in our inventory including all tires returned from our dealers&rsquo, inventory. These have never been mounted. All inspected tires that have proven to be free from defect, have been clearly marked with a green dot as seen in the photograph below. These tires have begun to be reintroduced into the Michelin distribution network.

These tires, which are within the DOT identifier and production periods listed above, have been 100% inspected and are certified to be free from defect. To signify their inspection, the tires have been marked with a green dot at the end of the DOT number.

7/22/2013 Michelin Issues Voluntary Safety Recall For Some Of Its Light Truck Replacement Tires

Michelin is voluntarily recalling certain sizes of its MICHELIN ®, LTX ®, M/S 2, MICHELIN ®, X ®, Radial LT2 and MICHELIN ®, Latitude ®, Tour tires. These tires are typically found on light trucks and SUVs.

• The tires were produced between September 2012 and early June 2013.
• Sizes are as follows:
  • MICHELIN LTX M/S 2: P275/55R20 111T RBL, P265/65R18 112T and P265/60R18 109T ORWL
  • MICHELIN X Radial LT2: P265/65R18 112T and P275/55R20 111T
  • MICHELIN Latitude Tour: P255/60R19 108S and P255/70R18 112T
• Michelin is recalling approximately 100,000 tires in order to retrieve an estimated 2,500 tires (about 2.5% of the recalled population).
• Affected tires could have partial or full sidewall perforations that could cause them to experience loss of air pressure.

Michelin recommends removal of these tires as soon as possible. To reduce any inconvenience for consumers, Michelin will replace any tires from the list below on their vehicles even if they are not part of the 2,500 known affected tires. The removed tires will be replaced with a similar product free of charge.

To return and replace these tires at no cost, please visit your Michelin dealer for assistance. To locate a Michelin dealer, click on the link below.

If you have questions or concerns after visiting your Michelin dealer, please contact Michelin Consumer Care at

1-855-851-4951. Available 8am - 8pm ET (Mon &ndash, Fri).

To review the letter Michelin is sending to registered owners of this tire, click on the PDF below.

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